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Design and synthesis of a chimeric TASP molecule as potential inhibitor in cell adhesion processes

2000
Conference Papers

Abstract

The construction of protein-like folding motifs as structurally stable scaffolds for the introduction of function represents a major goal in protein design. The use of topol. templates allows the bypass of the well-known folding problem of linear polypeptides and offers a way to mimic native packing topologies by the template directed self-assembly of helical and/or b-sheeted peptide blocks. In conceptually sepg. structure from function, a chimeric 4-helix bundle TASP (Template Assembled Synthetic Protein) derived from the ROP protein and the cell adhesion glycoprotein E-selectin has been designed and synthesized, aimed at inhibiting an early stage in cell adhesion processes, in particular leukocyte adhesion. [on SciFinder (R)]

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2000
Conference Papers

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/ebceacdb-568c-4f92-b820-40314c76f591

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Cell adhesion molecule

Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) are a subset of cell surface proteins that are involved in the binding of cells with other cells or with the extracellular matrix (ECM), in a process called cell adhesion. In essence, CAMs help cells stick to each other and to their surroundings. CAMs are crucial components in maintaining tissue structure and function. In fully developed animals, these molecules play an integral role in generating force and movement and consequently ensuring that organs are able to execute their functions normally.

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Protein folding

Protein folding is the physical process where a protein chain is translated into its native three-dimensional structure, typically a "folded" conformation, by which the protein becomes biologically functional. Via an expeditious and reproducible process, a polypeptide folds into its characteristic three-dimensional structure from a random coil. Each protein exists first as an unfolded polypeptide or random coil after being translated from a sequence of mRNA into a linear chain of amino acids.

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