AI-ACCELERATED DRUG DISCOVERY
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This protein is integrated into the Receptor.AI ecosystem as a prospective target with high therapeutic potential. We performed a comprehensive characterization of Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A including:
1. LLM-powered literature research
Our custom-tailored LLM extracted and formalized all relevant information about the protein from a large set of structured and unstructured data sources and stored it in the form of a Knowledge Graph. This comprehensive analysis allowed us to gain insight into Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A therapeutic significance, existing small molecule ligands, relevant off-targets, and protein-protein interactions.
Fig. 1. Preliminary target research workflow
2. AI-Driven Conformational Ensemble Generation
Starting from the initial protein structure, we employed advanced AI algorithms to predict alternative functional states of Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A, including large-scale conformational changes along "soft" collective coordinates. Through molecular simulations with AI-enhanced sampling and trajectory clustering, we explored the broad conformational space of the protein and identified its representative structures. Utilizing diffusion-based AI models and active learning AutoML, we generated a statistically robust ensemble of equilibrium protein conformations that capture the receptor's full dynamic behavior, providing a robust foundation for accurate structure-based drug design.
Fig. 2. AI-powered molecular dynamics simulations workflow
3. Binding pockets identification and characterization
We employed the AI-based pocket prediction module to discover orthosteric, allosteric, hidden, and cryptic binding pockets on the protein’s surface. Our technique integrates the LLM-driven literature search and structure-aware ensemble-based pocket detection algorithm that utilizes previously established protein dynamics. Tentative pockets are then subject to AI scoring and ranking with simultaneous detection of false positives. In the final step, the AI model assesses the druggability of each pocket enabling a comprehensive selection of the most promising pockets for further targeting.
Fig. 3. AI-based binding pocket detection workflow
4. AI-Powered Virtual Screening
Our ecosystem is equipped to perform AI-driven virtual screening on Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A. With access to a vast chemical space and cutting-edge AI docking algorithms, we can rapidly and reliably predict the most promising, novel, diverse, potent, and safe small molecule ligands of Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A. This approach allows us to achieve an excellent hit rate and to identify compounds ready for advanced lead discovery and optimization.
Fig. 4. The screening workflow of Receptor.AI
Receptor.AI, in partnership with Reaxense, developed a next-generation technology for on-demand focused library design to enable extensive target exploration.
The focused library for Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A includes a list of the most effective modulators, each annotated with 38 ADME-Tox and 32 physicochemical and drug-likeness parameters. Furthermore, each compound is shown with its optimal docking poses, affinity scores, and activity scores, offering a detailed summary.
Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A
partner:
Reaxense
upacc:
P15170
UPID:
ERF3A_HUMAN
Alternative names:
G1 to S phase transition protein 1 homolog
Alternative UPACC:
P15170; J3KQG6; Q96GF2
Background:
Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A, also known as GSPT1 or G1 to S phase transition protein 1 homolog, plays a crucial role in translation termination. It forms part of the eRF1-eRF3-GTP ternary complex, which mediates translation termination at stop codons UAA, UAG, and UGA. This protein is essential for delivering ETF1/ERF1 to stop codons, facilitating GTP hydrolysis, and inducing conformational changes for translation termination. Additionally, ERF3A is a component of the SURF complex, involved in nonsense-mediated decay (NMD) and is required for SHFL-mediated translation termination, which inhibits programmed ribosomal frameshifting.
Therapeutic significance:
Understanding the role of Eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A could open doors to potential therapeutic strategies.
