protein-mutation-analysis

Retrieve UniProt protein data, explain mutations with MutaPLM, and predict structures with ESMFold.

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npx skills add https://github.com/PharMolix/OpenBioMed --skill protein-mutation-analysis
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Skill: protein-mutation-analysis
Source: https://github.com/PharMolix/OpenBioMed/tree/main/skills/protein-mutation-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PharMolix/OpenBioMed --skill protein-mutation-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Protein mutations are critical to understanding gene function and disease; this skill retrieves protein data from UniProt, explains mutation effects with MutaPLM, predicts 3D structures with ESMFold, and visualizes results to support interpretation and decision making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve: Get protein info (name, sequence, function) from UniProt for a given accession.
  • Explain: Use MutaPLM to interpret the functional impact of a specified mutation (e.g., R248Q in TP53).
  • Predict: Generate structural predictions with ESMFold for mutated variants.
  • Visualize: Render 3D protein structures for analysis and communication.
  • Use Case: Investigate a cancer-associated mutation to assess potential impact on structure and function.

Quick Start

Provide a UniProt ID and a mutation to run end-to-end analysis and visualization.

Frequently Asked Questions about protein-mutation-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze the functional impact of a protein mutation?

To analyze protein mutations, you provide a UniProt ID and a specific mutation. The skill retrieves the protein data, uses MutaPLM to explain the functional impact, predicts the mutated structure with ESMFold, and visualizes the 3D results.

Can I predict and visualize the 3D structure of a mutated protein from a UniProt ID?

Yes, you can visualize a mutated protein structure by providing a UniProt ID and the mutation. The skill retrieves the sequence, applies the mutation, predicts the 3D structure using ESMFold, and renders the visualization for analysis.

What is the best way to explain disease associations for specific protein variants?

The best way to explain disease associations is by using MutaPLM to interpret the functional impact of a specified mutation. This works alongside UniProt data retrieval and ESMFold structure prediction to evaluate structural consequences across variants.

Do I need a specific file format to evaluate cancer-associated mutations like R248Q in TP53?

No specific file format is needed to evaluate cancer-associated mutations. You simply provide the UniProt accession ID and the mutation notation. The skill retrieves the necessary sequence data and runs the end-to-end analysis automatically.

How does combining UniProt data with ESMFold help understand protein mutations?

Combining UniProt data with ESMFold helps understand protein mutations by linking functional annotations to structural changes. UniProt provides the baseline sequence, while ESMFold predicts the mutated 3D structure to visualize the physical consequences.

What are the limitations of using ESMFold for protein mutation structure prediction?

The limitations of using ESMFold for protein mutation structure prediction involve relying on sequence-based predictions without experimental validation. The skill provides robust data validation but structural outputs remain computational predictions for evaluating variants.