Glycoinformatics-assisted Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) Anchor Structure Modeling Service

Glycoinformatics-assisted Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) Anchor Structure Modeling Service

Drive Deeper Exploration of GPI Anchors Through Precise Structure Modeling

GPI anchors are a unique class of complex glycolipids that anchor multiple proteins to the plasma membrane and are involved in a variety of cellular functions. GPI anchor structural modeling is essential for interpreting diverse experimental data, investigating various aspects of the relationship between GPI anchor structure and function, etc. CD BioGlyco provides an accurate glycoinformatics-assisted GPI anchor structure modeling service to help analyze the microscopic heterogeneity and conformational flexibility of GPI. We have extensive hands-on experience in Structure Modeling and provide reliable modeling results.

Our experts with extensive experience in Analysis and Prediction customize experimental protocols for client-specific research purposes. Our services include the following components.

Structure testing

We use advanced analytical techniques, such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), to inspect the GPI structure and provide data support for structure modeling.

GPI anchor structure modeling

We use advanced algorithms for GPI anchor structure modeling, including structure data collection, structure modeling, and model optimization. By utilizing structural biology techniques and complex computational algorithms to construct GPI anchor structure models, such as coarse-grained models, we gain a comprehensive understanding of the GPI anchor structure and provide valuable information for understanding the role of GPI in protein transport and other functions.

Molecular dynamics simulation

This technique is a useful complementary technique that reveals dynamics and structure at atomic resolution. Our team is highly specialized in performing molecular dynamics simulations and systematic studies to evaluate the structural properties of GPI anchors.

Our accurate and reliable GPI anchor structure modeling service. (CD BioGlyco)

Publication Data

Technology: Coarse-grained modeling

Journal: Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation

IF: 6.006

Published: 2020

Results: In this study, a complete coarse-grained model of GPI and GPI-anchored green fluorescent protein (GFP-GPI) was constructed. The researchers optimized the model by adjusting the second virial coefficients for the osmotic pressures of trehalose, sucrose, and glucose solutions and by calculating the free energy of partitioning sugar between the nonpolar and polar phases. The model was shown to be useful for simulating membranes in aqueous environments. This study provides guidance for studying GPI-anchored proteins in membrane environments and for studying protein sorting and transport in membrane models using a coarse-grained GPI model. Also, this paper guides modeling GPI anchor structures.

Fig.1 GFP-GPI is inserted into the lipid bilayer at atomic and coarse resolution, respectively.Fig.1 Two structural models of GFP-GPI. (Banerjee, et al., 2020)

Applications

  • GPI anchor structure modeling has a crucial role in the study of GPI-anchored proteins in membranes.
  • GPI anchor structure modeling is used to study protein sorting and transport in membranes.
  • GPI anchor structure modeling is used to study cell-to-cell interactions and communication mechanisms.

Advantages

  • We have a team of professionals with extensive experience in the field of glycoinformatics to provide accurate and reliable modeling results.
  • Through our computational models, we provide valuable information about the structure of GPI anchors.
  • We use advanced computational tools to reduce modeling time and ensure fast and accurate results.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the functions of GPI anchors?
    • The versatility of GPI anchors has brought them into the spotlight. GPI is involved in several processes, such as cell adhesion, signal transduction, protein transport, and disease.
    • GPI anchors may act as mediators between signaling molecules inside and outside the cell.
    • The GPI anchor may affect the conformation and structure of the protein to which it attaches. It may also affect protein structure directly with the cell membrane.
    • Many GPI-anchored proteins involved in intercellular communication and signaling are free to diffuse across the cell surface. This high mobility is thought to facilitate intercellular interactions and communication.
  • What are the implications of coarse-grained modeling for GPI anchor studies?
    • Coarse-grained modeling is computationally more efficient and capable of simulating larger study systems and longer time scales. It has potential applications in modeling complex dynamic processes, protein structure prediction, modeling of membrane proteins, intermolecular interactions, and more. Well-designed coarse-grained models with not too low resolution help to reasonably reconstruct GPI anchor modeling structures to full atomic resolution, providing the possibility of multiscale modeling. Also, the coarse-grained model of the GPI anchor is a good tool to study the function of the GPI anchor.

CD BioGlyco is a reliable partner for GPI anchor structure modeling. We are committed to scientific rigor and client satisfaction, and to ensuring that our clients' research needs are maximized. Welcome to contact us to discuss GPI anchor structure modeling in more detail if you need this area.

Reference

  1. Banerjee, P.; et al. Coarse-grained molecular model for the glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor with and without protein. Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. 2020, 16(6): 3889-3903.
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