Diffracted X-ray Tracking for Observing the Internal Motions of Individual Protein Molecules and Its Extended Methodologies

Autor: Yuji C. Sasaki
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 19, p 14829 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1422-0067
1661-6596
DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914829
Popis: In 1998, the diffracted X-ray tracking (DXT) method pioneered the attainment of molecular dynamics measurements within individual molecules. This breakthrough revolutionized the field by enabling unprecedented insights into the complex workings of molecular systems. Similar to the single-molecule fluorescence labeling technique used in the visible range, DXT uses a labeling method and a pink beam to closely track the diffraction pattern emitted from the labeled gold nanocrystals. Moreover, by utilizing X-rays with extremely short wavelengths, DXT has achieved unparalleled accuracy and sensitivity, exceeding initial expectations. As a result, this remarkable advance has facilitated the search for internal dynamics within many protein molecules. DXT has recently achieved remarkable success in elucidating the internal dynamics of membrane proteins in living cell membranes. This breakthrough has not only expanded our knowledge of these important biomolecules but also has immense potential to advance our understanding of cellular processes in their native environment.
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