[SiDock@home] Target 11 - Sprot_delta_v1

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Dear Participants,

We continue diligently with the calculations. Now we are breaking through a series of protease studies to explore a new target, the RBD (receptor-binding domain) Sprot domain surface interacting with ACE2. This is the much-discussed spike protein that also contributed to the naming of coronavirus. We focus here on Sprot from the delta variant (B.1.617.2), specifically a Cryo-EM structure of Sprot with an RBD in up conformation. In comparative variant studies, we will try to determine if there is a specific discrimination upon binding of small ligands. This may help us better understand this PPI surface in further studies and even develop a small molecule probes to study these interactions.
Thank You all and we look forward to future studies together!

With best wishes,
Team SiDock@home

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