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ArticleJournal of chemical information and modeling2025

Multidimensional Decomposition and Ensemble Modeling of Histatin 1 and Its Siblings: Detailing Structure and Biological Function Using an Integrative Approach.

Oskar Svensson, Yuri Gerelli, Marie Skepö

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Article in Journal of chemical information and modeling, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 authors.

Oskar SvenssonDivision of Computational Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Science for Life Laboratory, Lund University, P.O. Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0003-0961-0078
Yuri GerelliCNR─Institute for Complex Systems, Piazzale Aldo Moro 2, 00185 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5655-8298
Marie SkepöDivision of Computational Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Science for Life Laboratory, Lund University, P.O. Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-8639-9993

Funding

ChimeraX -- Next Generation Visualization and Analysis Software for Multiscale ModelingR01GM129325 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI FERRIN, THOMAS E · 2018 to 2025
$5.2M
NIGMS NIH HHS R01 GM129325
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Histatins are a family of multifunctional, cationic histidine-rich saliva peptides. The most prominently represented are Histatin 1, Histatin 3, and Histatin 5. Despite considerable similarities in primary structure, the three members are known to display varied antimicrobial properties and healing abilities. This study aims to provide a detailed structural comparison of Histatin 1, Histatin 3, and Histatin 5, as well as a thorough investigation into the variation caused to the conformational ensemble of Histatin 1 upon phosphorylation. The study applies molecular dynamics simulation, small-angle X-ray scattering, circular dichroism, bioinformatics tools, and neutron reflectometry. A multidimensional decomposition technique and its connection to clustering methods are also presented. It was observed that the phosphorylation of Histatin 1 profoundly shifts the conformational ensemble and may act as a molecular switch that facilitates tooth enamel binding. Observations are provided on the killing mechanisms of Histatins concerning self-association and membrane rupturing.

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HistatinsMolecular Dynamics SimulationAmino Acid SequenceHumansPhosphorylationProtein ConformationScattering, Small AngleHistatinsHTN3 protein, human

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PMID40600658
PMCPMC12264947

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