Framework for Flexible Backbone Protein Design
2011

RosettaRemodel: A Framework for Flexible Protein Design

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Huang Po-Ssu, Ban Yih-En Andrew, Richter Florian, Andre Ingemar, Vernon Robert, Schief William R., Baker David

Primary Institution: University of Washington

Hypothesis

Can a generalized framework for flexible backbone protein design improve protein modeling?

Conclusion

RosettaRemodel provides a versatile interface for flexible backbone protein design, allowing for various design problems to be addressed effectively.

Supporting Evidence

  • RosettaRemodel has been successfully applied to various design problems.
  • The tool allows for detailed control over flexible backbone protein design calculations.
  • It combines multiple Rosetta functionalities to address a wide range of design scenarios.

Takeaway

RosettaRemodel is a tool that helps scientists design proteins by allowing them to change the structure of proteins flexibly, making it easier to create new proteins with specific functions.

Methodology

RosettaRemodel uses a blueprint interface to control various aspects of protein design, including backbone remodeling and sidechain design.

Limitations

The effectiveness of RosettaRemodel can depend on the user's ability to create a sensible blueprint for simulations.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0024109

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