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Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein

BACKGROUND: The Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein plays an essential role in the pathogenicity and virulence of this bacterial species. To gain deeper insights into the protein's characteristics, we conducted an in-depth analysis of its sequence and structure. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to unr...

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Autores principales: Ranganathan, Parthasarathy, Varatharajan, Akila, Mohammed Alarjani, Khaloud, Farraj, Dunia A, Rajendran, Viji
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
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Publicado: Elsevier 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10519841/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37766889
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103812
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author Ranganathan, Parthasarathy
Varatharajan, Akila
Mohammed Alarjani, Khaloud
Farraj, Dunia A
Rajendran, Viji
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description BACKGROUND: The Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein plays an essential role in the pathogenicity and virulence of this bacterial species. To gain deeper insights into the protein's characteristics, we conducted an in-depth analysis of its sequence and structure. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to unravel the underlying genetic and structural components that contribute to the protein's functional properties. RESULTS: Utilizing various bioinformatics tools and techniques, we first examined the protein's primary sequence, identifying key amino acid residues and potential functional domains. Additionally, we employed computational modeling and simulation approaches to determine the tertiary structure of the “A” protein. Through this comprehensive analysis, we discovered novel features and interactions within the protein's structure, shedding light on its potential mechanisms of action. Furthermore, we investigated the protein's evolutionary conservation and compared it with related proteins from other bacterial species. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, our findings provide valuable insights into the sequence and structure of the Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein, which may have implications for understanding its role in pathogenicity and guiding the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
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spelling pubmed-105198412023-09-27 Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein Ranganathan, Parthasarathy Varatharajan, Akila Mohammed Alarjani, Khaloud Farraj, Dunia A Rajendran, Viji Saudi J Biol Sci Original Article BACKGROUND: The Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein plays an essential role in the pathogenicity and virulence of this bacterial species. To gain deeper insights into the protein's characteristics, we conducted an in-depth analysis of its sequence and structure. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to unravel the underlying genetic and structural components that contribute to the protein's functional properties. RESULTS: Utilizing various bioinformatics tools and techniques, we first examined the protein's primary sequence, identifying key amino acid residues and potential functional domains. Additionally, we employed computational modeling and simulation approaches to determine the tertiary structure of the “A” protein. Through this comprehensive analysis, we discovered novel features and interactions within the protein's structure, shedding light on its potential mechanisms of action. Furthermore, we investigated the protein's evolutionary conservation and compared it with related proteins from other bacterial species. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, our findings provide valuable insights into the sequence and structure of the Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein, which may have implications for understanding its role in pathogenicity and guiding the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Elsevier 2023-10 2023-09-14 /pmc/articles/PMC10519841/ /pubmed/37766889 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103812 Text en © 2023 The Authors https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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Mohammed Alarjani, Khaloud
Farraj, Dunia A
Rajendran, Viji
Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein
title Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein
title_full Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein
title_fullStr Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein
title_full_unstemmed Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein
title_short Reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of Staphylococcus aureus “A” protein
title_sort reconnoitering the sequence and structural analysis of staphylococcus aureus “a” protein
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10519841/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37766889
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103812
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