Theoretical 3D Modeling of NLRP3 Inflammasome Complex

Patricia Mirela Bota, Baldo Oliva, Narcis Fernandez-Fuentes

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Abstract

The NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) is a multidomain protein that plays a key role in innate immune response. Structures of NLRP3 in different conformational states and bound to cognate partners are available. In this chapter we present an approach to model the oligomeric structure of NLRP3 by homology modeling using multiple templates, symmetry, and refinement. The overall process presented here represents advanced exercise in structural modeling that provides unique insights into the biological role and activation of NLRP3 oligomer. Finally, the same approach can be easily adapted to the rest of the members of the NLRP family.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)269-280
Number of pages12
JournalMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
Volume2696
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Aug 2023

Keywords

  • De novo modelling of multidomain/multimeric NLRP3
  • Homology modelling
  • Structure of inflammasome complex
  • Structure refinement
  • NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism
  • Inflammasomes/metabolism
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Immunity, Innate
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation

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