Protein Interaction Networks
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Protein Networks
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2020
An organism can have thousands of different proteins, and these proteins must cooperate to ensure the health of an organism. Proteins bind to other proteins and form complexes to carry out their functions. Many proteins interact with multiple other proteins creating a complex network of protein interactions. These interactions can be represented through maps depicting protein-protein interaction networks, represented as nodes and edges. Nodes are circles that are representative of a protein,...
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Protein Networks
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2023
An organism can have thousands of different proteins, and these proteins must cooperate to ensure the health of an organism. Proteins bind to other proteins and form complexes to carry out their functions. Many proteins interact with multiple other proteins creating a complex network of protein interactions. These interactions can be represented through maps depicting protein-protein interaction networks, represented as nodes and edges. Nodes are circles that are representative of a protein,...
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Quantification of Protein Interaction Network Dynamics using Multiplexed Co-Immunoprecipitation
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Cited by 14 •
2019
Quantitative Multiplex Immunoprecipitation (QMI) uses flow cytometry for sensitive detection of differences in the abundance of targeted protein-protein interactions between two samples. QMI can be performed using a small amount of biomaterial, does not require genetically engineered tags, and can be adapted for any previously defined protein interaction network.
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TurboID-Based Proximity Labeling for In Planta Identification of Protein-Protein Interaction Networks
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Cited by 37 •
2020
Described here is a proximity labeling method for identification of interaction partners of the TIR domain of the NLR immune receptor in Nicotiana benthamiana leaf tissue. Also provided is a detailed protocol for the identification of interactions between other proteins of interest using this technique in Nicotiana and other plant species.
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Mapping Dysfunctional Protein-Protein Interactions in Disease
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2025
Here, we present a protocol to enable the capture and identification of disease-specific protein-protein interactions from native cells and tissues using chemical probes and mass spectrometry. The resulting interaction datasets are analyzed through a dedicated web-based platform to reveal dynamic network dysfunctions and pathway alterations linked to disease.
FAQs
Protein interaction networks can highlight hubs, complexes, and pathways by examining how connections are distributed across the system. A hub is a protein with an especially prominent pattern of connections, making it a candidate for coordinating multiple cellular processes. Comparing these patterns with experimental interaction data helps researchers prioritize proteins for mechanistic study.
Distinguishing physical from functional links helps researchers interpret what a network actually represents. The listed experimental approaches assemble interaction data, but the resulting map can describe either physical relationships or broader functional connections. Keeping that distinction explicit prevents researchers from treating every edge as the same kind of evidence and improves interpretation of pathways, complexes, and regulatory relationships.
Experimental assays provide interaction data, whereas computational models help organize and interpret those observations at the systems level. Network topology can expose patterns such as hubs, complexes, and pathways that may not be obvious from individual measurements. Combining both approaches supports broader interpretation of cellular organization and generates hypotheses about how proteins contribute to biological mechanisms.
Researchers can gather interaction evidence through affinity purification, co-immunoprecipitation, and yeast two-hybrid assays. They then represent the participating proteins and their observed relationships in a network, followed by analysis with network topology and computational models. This workflow connects experimental measurements to a systems-level view that can be examined for complexes, pathways, and regulatory organization.
A protein’s position and connections within a network can provide clues about its functional role, especially when it appears near known complexes, signaling pathways, or regulatory relationships. Network-based predictions also help researchers interpret high-throughput experiments, where many proteins are measured simultaneously. These predictions provide testable hypotheses rather than replacing experimental investigation of function.
Disease-associated disruption of protein interactions can reveal changes in cellular organization, signaling, or regulation. Mapping those altered relationships helps researchers connect molecular abnormalities with affected pathways and identify proteins or interactions for further study. The resulting hypotheses can support investigation of potential therapeutic targets while preserving a systems-level view of the underlying biological process.