I have predicted (human) resistin structure using modeller, phyre and itasser and none of the structures I received showed suitable binding energy with known drug (eg-masoprocol) after docking, and I am unable to complete the study.
Rajeshwari Ganapathy : You could use AlphaFold2. Please note that AlphaFold3 could be even better, but the user policy for AlphaFord3 currently does not allow its use for predicting structures that would be employed subsequently as docking targets.
To improve your protein structure prediction for molecular docking studies:
Refine the Predicted Structure: Use tools like Rosetta or Refinement in Modeller to refine the predicted structures further, focusing on loop regions and side-chain optimization. You can also perform energy minimization with Amber or GROMACS to ensure the protein structure is in a low-energy state.
Experimental Data: If possible, incorporate experimental data (e.g., NMR or X-ray crystallography) to validate the structure. Alternatively, try homology modeling with a higher-quality template or use AlphaFold for potentially more accurate predictions, as it often outperforms traditional methods like Modeller or Phyre2.
Finally, consider optimizing the docking protocol, including receptor flexibility (by including conformational sampling or using flexible docking methods).
The best way to predict a protein's 3D structure is by combining multiple methods and refining the model. You can refine your predicted structures using molecular dynamics simulations and structural optimization. Also, consider using homology modeling with a high sequence identity template or experiment-based methods if available.
All of which can be easily done at mdsim360.com, a new platform that lets you run MD simulations entirely online without local installation.