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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2025

Protein structure prediction via deep learning: an in-depth review.

Yajie Meng, Zhuang Zhang, Chang Zhou, Xianfang Tang, Xinrong Hu, Geng Tian, Jialiang Yang, Yuhua Yao

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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Yajie MengCollege of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China.
Zhuang ZhangCollege of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China.
Chang ZhouCollege of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China.
Xianfang TangCollege of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China.
Xinrong HuCollege of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China.
Geng TianGeneis Beijing Co, Beijing, China.
Jialiang YangGeneis Beijing Co, Beijing, China.
Yuhua YaoSchool of Mathematics and Statistics, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The application of deep learning algorithms in protein structure prediction has greatly influenced drug discovery and development. Accurate protein structures are crucial for understanding biological processes and designing effective therapeutics. Traditionally, experimental methods like X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance, and cryo-electron microscopy have been the gold standard for determining protein structures. However, these approaches are often costly, inefficient, and time-consuming. At the same time, the number of known protein sequences far exceeds the number of experimentally determined structures, creating a gap that necessitates the use of computational approaches. Deep learning has emerged as a promising solution to address this challenge over the past decade. This review provides a comprehensive guide to applying deep learning methodologies and tools in protein structure prediction. We initially outline the databases related to the protein structure prediction, then delve into the recently developed large language models as well as state-of-the-art deep learning-based methods. The review concludes with a perspective on the future of predicting protein structure, highlighting potential challenges and opportunities.

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deep learningevaluation indexlarge language modelprotein structure databasesprotein structure prediction

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PMID40248099
PMCPMC12003282

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