De novo main-chain modeling with MAINMAST in 2015/2016 EM Model Challenge.

ABSTRACT: Protein tertiary structure modeling is a critical step for the interpretation of three dimensional (3D) election microscopy density. Our group participated the 2015/2016 EM Model Challenge using the MAINMAST software for a de novo main chain modeling. The software generates local dense points using the mean shifting algorithm, and connects them into Cα models by calculating the minimum spanning tree and the longest path. Subsequently, full atom structure models are generated, which are subject to structural refinement. Here, we summarize the qualities of our submitted models and examine successful and unsuccessful models, including 3D models we did not submit to the Challenge. Our protocol using the MAINMAST software was sometimes able to build correct conformations with 3.4-5.1 Å RMSD. Un

SUBMITTER: Terashi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6179447 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature