Protein complexA protein complex or multiprotein complex is a group of two or more associated polypeptide chains. Protein complexes are distinct from multidomain enzymes, in which multiple catalytic domains are found in a single polypeptide chain. Protein complexes are a form of quaternary structure. Proteins in a protein complex are linked by non-covalent protein–protein interactions. These complexes are a cornerstone of many (if not most) biological processes.
Neurosciences computationnellesLes neurosciences computationnelles (NSC) sont un champ de recherche des neurosciences qui s'applique à découvrir les principes computationnels des fonctions cérébrales et de l'activité neuronale, c'est-à-dire des algorithmes génériques qui permettent de comprendre l'implémentation dans notre système nerveux central du traitement de l'information associé à nos fonctions cognitives. Ce but a été défini en premier lieu par David Marr dans une série d'articles fondateurs.
Structural alignmentStructural alignment attempts to establish homology between two or more polymer structures based on their shape and three-dimensional conformation. This process is usually applied to protein tertiary structures but can also be used for large RNA molecules. In contrast to simple structural superposition, where at least some equivalent residues of the two structures are known, structural alignment requires no a priori knowledge of equivalent positions.
AzoteL'azote est l'élément chimique de numéro atomique 7, de symbole N (du latin nitrogenium). C'est la tête de file du groupe des pnictogènes. Dans le langage courant, l'azote désigne le corps simple N (diazote), constituant majoritaire de l'atmosphère terrestre, représentant presque les 4/ de l'air (78,06 %, en volume). L'azote est le constituant la croûte terrestre par ordre d'importance.
CW-complexeEn topologie algébrique, un CW-complexe est un type d'espace topologique, défini par J. H. C. Whitehead pour répondre aux besoins de la théorie de l'homotopie. L'idée était de travailler sur une classe d'objets plus grande que celle des complexes simpliciaux et possédant de meilleures propriétés du point de vue de la théorie des catégories, mais présentant comme eux des propriétés combinatoires se prêtant aux calculs. Le nom CW provient du qualificatif de l'espace topologique, en anglais : closure-finite weak topology, pour « à fermeture finie » et « topologie faible ».
Structural genomicsStructural genomics seeks to describe the 3-dimensional structure of every protein encoded by a given genome. This genome-based approach allows for a high-throughput method of structure determination by a combination of experimental and modeling approaches. The principal difference between structural genomics and traditional structural prediction is that structural genomics attempts to determine the structure of every protein encoded by the genome, rather than focusing on one particular protein.
Bioinformatique structuralevignette|262x262px| Structure tridimensionnelle d'une protéine La bioinformatique structurale est la branche de la bio-informatique liée à l'analyse et à la prédiction de la structure tridimensionnelle des macromolécules biologiques telles que les protéines, l'ARN et l'ADN. Elle traite des généralisations sur les structures tridimensionnelles des macromolécules, telles que les comparaisons des repliements globaux et des motifs locaux, les principes du repliement moléculaire, l'évolution, les interactions de liaison et les relations structure/fonction, en travaillant à la fois à partir de structures résolues expérimentalement et de modèles informatiques.
Secondary sourceIn scholarship, a secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. A secondary source contrasts with a primary source, which is an original source of the information being discussed; a primary source can be a person with direct knowledge of a situation or a document created by such a person. A secondary source is one that gives information about a primary source. In this source, the original information is selected, modified and arranged in a suitable format.
Computational anatomyComputational anatomy is an interdisciplinary field of biology focused on quantitative investigation and modelling of anatomical shapes variability. It involves the development and application of mathematical, statistical and data-analytical methods for modelling and simulation of biological structures. The field is broadly defined and includes foundations in anatomy, applied mathematics and pure mathematics, machine learning, computational mechanics, computational science, biological imaging, neuroscience, physics, probability, and statistics; it also has strong connections with fluid mechanics and geometric mechanics.
Tertiary sourceA tertiary source is an index or textual consolidation of already published primary and secondary sources that does not provide additional interpretations or analysis of the sources. Some tertiary sources can be used as an aid to find key (seminal) sources, key terms, general common knowledge and established mainstream science on a topic. The exact definition of tertiary varies by academic field. Academic research standards generally do not accept tertiary sources such as encyclopedias as citations, although survey articles are frequently cited rather than the original publication.
