Pattern associated modelling for discovery of novel protein motifs in the macrophage scavenger receptors (IRM5P.703)

Abstract Class A scavenger receptors, including scavenger receptor A and macrophage receptor with collagenous structure, are surface proteins that bind modified endogenous ligands and bacterial components. As these receptors play a key role in innate immunity, they are associated with a range of infectious diseases such as pneumonia. Thus, understanding the physical properties of these receptors will provide insight for the development of novel …