Dynamics based clustering of globin family members

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Abstract

A methodology to cluster proteins based on their dynamics’ similarity is presented. For each pair of proteins from a dataset, the structures are superimposed, and the Anisotropic Network Model modes of motions are calculated. The twelve slowest modes from each protein are matched using a local mode alignment algorithm based on the local sequence alignment algorithm of Smith–Waterman. The dynamical similarity distance matrix is calculated based on the top scoring matches of each pair and the proteins are clustered using a hierarchical clustering algorithm. The utility of this method is exemplified on a dataset of protein chains from the globin family and a dataset of tetrameric hemoglobins. The results demonstrate the effect of the quaternary structure of globin members on their intrinsic dynamics and show good ability to distinguish between different states of hemoglobin, revealing the dynamical relations between them.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0208465
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume13
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2018

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