Researchers Develop Framework Using 3D Protein Structures to Analyze Cancer Mutations

Cornell researchers have introduced a new framework that utilizes three-dimensional protein structures to conduct systems-level analyses of genetic mutations associated with cancer. The approach aims to enhance the identification and understanding of mutations that drive cancer progression, potentially aiding in the development of targeted therapies.

The study outlines how this framework integrates structural biology with genomic data to map mutations onto 3D protein models. This method allows scientists to analyze how specific genetic alterations impact protein function and contribute to cancer development. By providing a detailed view of mutation effects at the molecular level, the framework offers a tool for prioritizing which mutations may serve as viable targets for therapeutic intervention. Researchers suggest this system could streamline efforts in identifying actionable mutations across various types of cancer.

Date: March, 2025

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後