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 Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial 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 Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial 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 Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial, 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 Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial. 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 Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial. 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 Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial 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.
Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial
partner:
Reaxense
upacc:
Q8NI60
UPID:
COQ8A_HUMAN
Alternative names:
Chaperone activity of bc1 complex-like; Coenzyme Q protein 8A; aarF domain-containing protein kinase 3
Alternative UPACC:
Q8NI60; Q5T7A5; Q63HK0; Q8NCJ6; Q9HBQ1; Q9NQ67
Background:
Atypical kinase COQ8A, mitochondrial, also known as Coenzyme Q protein 8A, plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q (ubiquinone). This lipid-soluble electron transporter is vital for aerobic cellular respiration. Despite its unclear substrate specificity, COQ8A does not exhibit traditional protein kinase activity but is suggested to act as a lipid kinase, phosphorylating a prenyl lipid in the ubiquinone biosynthesis pathway.
Therapeutic significance:
COQ8A is linked to Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, primary, 4, an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by cerebellar ataxia, exercise intolerance, and potential psychomotor retardation. Understanding the role of COQ8A could open doors to potential therapeutic strategies for this condition.
