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In silico approach of exploring the structural and functional characteristics of a hypothetical protein from monkeypox virus: A potential insight for antiviral therapeutics

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Last updated: 04 May 2025

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Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Background: Monkeypox disease caused by the monkeypox virus is a primary public concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. This virus contains several proteins thought to be responsible for the onset of monkeypox disease. Many of these proteins are hypothetical, and their functions have yet to be discovered. A hypothetical protein [Monkeypox virus] (accession number URK21226.1) was selected in this study for extensive structural and functional analysis. Our study will predict this protein's homological structure and biological function to acquire more knowledge about the protein. Methods: The physicochemical properties of the protein were determined using Protparam. Functional annotation tools such as NCBI-CD Search, Pfam, and InterProScan have predicted that the target protein has kinase activity. Multiple alignments and phylogenetic trees were built using CLC Sequence Viewer version 8.0. Then, the secondary structure was predicted using PSIPRED. At last, the protein energy minimization and active site of the protein were detected by YASARA and (CASTp), respectively. Results: The multiple alignment of the homologous sequence was consistent with previous findings. Moreover, helixes have been found to dominate in secondary structure. The protein's 3D structure was obtained using a homology modeling technique with a SWISS-MODEL server using a template protein with 98.53% sequence identity. The 3D structure was more stable after YESARA energy minimization and was validated by Procheck, Qmean, Verify3D, and Erratt. Conclusions: Protein plays an essential role in nucleotide metabolism and is a well-established therapeutic target against both diseases. The research results will eventually provide an advantageous platform for future antiviral treatments.

DOI

10.21608/mid.2024.272174.1818

Keywords

Annotation, Hypothetical protein, Kinase activity, Monkeypox virus, 3D structure etc

Authors

First Name

Sadia Hossain

Last Name

Jeba

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Affiliation

Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

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shjba702@gmail.com

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Noakhali

Orcid

0009-0008-1901-5823

First Name

Mohammad Arfatul

Last Name

Hasan

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-

Affiliation

Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

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arfatulhasan50@gmail.com

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-

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-

First Name

A.S.M.

Last Name

Faisal

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-

Affiliation

Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

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faisal1315@student.nstu.edu.bd

City

Noakhali-3814

Orcid

0009-0008-0560-1661

First Name

Most. Ummay Salma

Last Name

Khatun

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Regional Station, Chandina, Comilla-3503, Bangladesh

Email

ummaysalma164@gmail.com

City

Chandina, Comilla, Bangladesh

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-

First Name

Abrar Hossain

Last Name

Chowdhury

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-

Affiliation

Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

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abrar1315@student.nstu.edu.bd

City

Noakhali-3814

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-

First Name

Nur

Last Name

Islam

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-

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Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

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nur1310@student.nstu.edu.bd

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Noakhali-3814

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-

First Name

Md.Abunasar

Last Name

Miah

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Email

nasar.bge@nstu.edu.bd

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-

Orcid

0000-0002-8237-3657

Volume

6

Article Issue

2

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55370

Issue Date

2025-05-01

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2024-02-22

Publish Date

2025-05-01

Page Start

487

Page End

498

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2682-4132

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2682-4140

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7

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1,157

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Microbes and Infectious Diseases

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In silico approach of exploring the structural and functional characteristics of a hypothetical protein from monkeypox virus: A potential insight for antiviral therapeutics

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04 May 2025