The study investigates the dynamics of γ-secretase using molecular dynamics simulations to understand the cleavage process of the C99 substrate. Three main interactions between γ-secretase and its substrate were identified, including the hydrophobic patch, the enzyme-substrate hybrid β-sheet, and an internal docking site. The study proposes a putative binding mode of a γ-secretase modulator and suggests a dual-binding mechanism of protein-protein stabilizer complexes. The molecular models can be applied to other membrane-embedded systems and proteases, providing insights into similar biological processes.
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The study investigates the dynamics of γ-secretase using molecular dynamics simulations to understand the cleavage process of the C99 substrate. Three main interactions between γ-secretase and its substrate were identified, including the hydrophobic patch, the enzyme-substrate hybrid β-sheet, and an internal docking site. The study proposes a putative binding mode of a γ-secretase modulator and suggests a dual-binding mechanism of protein-protein stabilizer complexes. The molecular models can be...
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