Theoretical and computational investigations of membrane associated molecular pathology

In this work we investigations membrane associated molecular pathology via a theoretical and computational approach. This work explores the use of mathematical tools from topology and molecular simulations to study membranes. These systems include amyloid beta, amphotericin, PPAR, CYP2J2, and fusion proteins. For amyloid beta, we investigate membrane destabilization and pore formation responsible for pathology in Alzheimer's disease. We probe biophysical properties of amphotericin to develop more clinically relevant fungicides. For CYP2J2, we study the mechanisms for metabolism and signaling relevant to cancer. In PPAR, the role of plasticizers are scrutinized for endocrine response. In addition, fusion and transport mechanisms are probed in the context of SNARE proteins and their priming partners. Overall, the role of membranes and boundaries are explored in molecular pathology.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biophysics & Quant Biology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2023

Author dc:creator

• Arango, Andres Santiago

Contributors dc:contributor

• Tajkhorshid, Emad
• Fratti, Rutilio
• Mirica, Liviu
• Pogorelov, Taras

• Fusion Proteins
• Membrane Destabilization
• Pore Formation
• Pathology
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Fungicides
• Metabolism
• Signaling
• Cancer
• Plasticizers
• Endocrine Response
• Fusion Mechanisms
• Transport Mechanisms
• Snare Proteins
• Priming
• Membranes
• Boundaries
• Molecular Pathology.
• Simulation
• Topology
• Molecular Simulations
• Amyloid Beta
• Amphotericin
• Ppar
• Cyp2j2

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2023 Andres Arango

Language dc:language

en, eng

Handle dc:identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/121521

OAI record oai:identifier

https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/oai-pmh?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=etdms&identifier=oai%3Awww.ideals.illinois.edu%3A2142%2F121521