Structural modeling of ion channels using AlphaFold2, RoseTTAFold2, and ESMFold

Ion channels play key roles in human physiology and are important targets in drug discovery. The atomic-scale structures of ion channels provide invaluable insights into a fundamental understanding of the molecular mechanisms of channel gating and modulation. Recent breakthroughs in deep learning-based computational methods, such as AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, and ESMFold have transformed research in protein structure prediction and design. We review the application of AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, and ESMFold to structural modeling of ion channels using representative voltage-gated ion channels, including human voltage-gated sodium (NaV) channel - NaV1.8, human voltage-gated calcium (CaV) channel - CaV1.1, and human voltage-gated potassium (KV) channel - KV1.3. We compared AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, and ESMFold structural models of NaV1.8, CaV1.1, and KV1.3 with corresponding cryo-EM structures to assess details of their similarities and differences. Our findings shed light on the strengths and limitations of the current state-of-the-art deep learning-based computational methods for modeling ion channel structures, offering valuable insights to guide their future applications for ion channel research.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:18

Enthalten in:

Channels (Austin, Tex.) - 18(2024), 1 vom: 26. März, Seite 2325032

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Nguyen, Phuong Tran [VerfasserIn]
Harris, Brandon John [VerfasserIn]
Mateos, Diego Lopez [VerfasserIn]
González, Adriana Hernández [VerfasserIn]
Murray, Adam Michael [VerfasserIn]
Yarov-Yarovoy, Vladimir [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

AlphaFold
Calcium
ESMFold
Ion Channels
Journal Article
Potassium
RWP5GA015D
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Review
RoseTTAFold
SY7Q814VUP
Structural modeling
Voltage-gated calcium channels
Voltage-gated potassium chnanels
Voltage-gated sodium channels

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 07.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/19336950.2024.2325032

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369358244