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Leveraging Homology Modeling for Infection Control and Regenerative Medicine: Targeting Bacterial Cell Division and Biofilm Formation

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Dr. Shaikh Fahad Falah, Dr. Anber Noreen, Dr. Ayesha Jamil, Dr. Nighat Parveen, Dr. Kashan Khan, Dr. Neelam Iqbal, Samina
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.16.2024.3109-3117

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Background: Homology modeling, which predicts protein 3D structures based on similar known proteins, is gaining traction in healthcare research, especially in infection management and regenerative medicine. In orthopedics, complications from bacterial infections like osteomyelitis and prosthetic joint infections can severely affect recovery and treatment success. This technique allows researchers to analyze bacterial proteins involved in these infections. Such insights can lead to innovative therapeutic strategies that improve patient outcomes. Objective: To employ homology modeling to elucidate the structure and function of transcriptional regulators in Staphylococcus aureus, facilitating the development of novel strategies for infection control and regenerative medicine in orthopedics. Methods: The Comprehensive Microbial Resource (CMR) is a bioinformatics tool designed for retrieving complete sequences. The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) was utilized for sequence alignment, while Modeller 9.10 was employed for model design. ProCheck was used to assess the stereochemical properties through the Ramachandran Plot, and the Psipred program facilitated the analysis of the secondary structure of the transcriptional regulator. Results: Among the 10 generated models, model 3 was identified as the optimal choice. It contains 6 alpha helices and 5 beta sheets, demonstrating the highest percentage of residues located within the most favored regions of the Ramachandran Plot. Conclusion: Innovative strategies have been developed for infection control and regenerative medicine by targeting bacterial cell division and biofilm formation. This multifaceted approach not only aims to enhance patient outcomes but also facilitates the creation of next-generation orthopedic implants resistant to infection.

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