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A comprehensive examination of ACE2 receptor and prediction of spike glycoprotein and ACE2 interaction based on in silico analysis of ACE2 receptor
  • Emre Aktaş,
  • Nehir Özdemir Özgentürk
Emre Aktaş
Yıldız Technical University
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Nehir Özdemir Özgentürk
Yıldız Technical University

Corresponding Author:nehirozdemir@yahoo.com

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Abstract

ACE2 receptor plays a vital role not only in the SARS-CoV-induced epidemic but also in some diseases. Studies have been carried out on the interactions of ACE2- SARS-CoV proteins. However, comprehensive research has not been conducted on ACE2 protein by using bioinformatic tools. The present study especially two places, G104 and L108 points, which are effective in protecting the structure of the ACE2 protein, play a critical role in the biological functioning of this protein, and play an essential role in determining the chemical-physical properties of this protein, and play a crucial role for ACE2 protein-SARS CoV surface glycoprotein, were determined. It was also found that the G104 and L108 regions were more prone to possible mutations or deletions than the other ACE2 protein regions. Moreover, it was determined that all possible mutations or deletions in these regions affect the chemical-physical properties, biological functions, and structure of the ACE2 protein. Having a negative GRAVY value, one transmembrane helix, a significant molecular weight, a long-estimated half-life as well as most having unstable are results of G104 and L108 points mutations or deletions. Finally, it was determined that LQQNGSSVLS, which belongs to the ACE2 protein, may play an active role in binding the spike protein of SARS-CoV. All possible docking scores and results were estimated. Based on the docking score, MD results are taken and It is seen that mutation at G104 and L108 may affect the spike-ACE2 interaction. It is thought that this study will bring a different perspective to ACE2 _SARS-CoV interaction and other diseases in which ACE2 plays an important role and will also be an essential resource for studies on ACE2 protein.