Atomistic Simulations and Network-Based Energetic Profiling of Binding and Allostery in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Omicron BA.1, BA.1.1, BA.2 and BA.3 Subvariant Complexes with the Host Receptor: Revealing Hidden Functional Roles of the Binding Hotspots in Mediating Epistatic Effects and Long-Range Communication with Allosteric Pockets
G. Verkhivker, S. Agajanian, K. Krishnan, R. Kassab
This study uses atomistic simulations and network analysis to quantify binding energy hotspots and epistatic effects in Omicron subvariant RBD-ACE2 complexes.
bioRxiv · Sep 5, 2022 · PreprintBiophysics