D.W.Sammond
et al.
(2011).
Computational design of the sequence and structure of a protein-binding peptide.
J Am Chem Soc,
133,
4190-4192.
PubMed id: 21388199
The de novo design of protein-binding peptides is challenging because it
requires the identification of both a sequence and a backbone conformation
favorable for binding. We used a computational strategy that iterates between
structure and sequence optimization to redesign the C-terminal portion of the
RGS14 GoLoco motif peptide so that it adopts a new conformation when bound to
Gα(i1). An X-ray crystal structure of the redesigned complex closely matches
the computational model, with a backbone root-mean-square deviation of 1.1 Å.