Hidden Semi-Markov Models for Single-Molecule Conformational Dynamics

The conformational kinetics of enzymes can be reliably revealed when they are governed by Markovian dynamics. Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) are appropriate especially in the case of conformational states that are hardly distinguishable. However, the evolution of the conformational states of proteins m...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Kovalev, A, Zarrabi, N, Werz, F, Boersch, M, Ristic, Z, Lill, H, Bald, D, Tietz, C, Wrachtrup, J
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LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 03.02.2009
Subjects
Design standards
Dwell time
Dynamics
Histograms
Markov analysis
Markov chains
Proteins
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Summary:The conformational kinetics of enzymes can be reliably revealed when they are governed by Markovian dynamics. Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) are appropriate especially in the case of conformational states that are hardly distinguishable. However, the evolution of the conformational states of proteins mostly shows non-Markovian behavior, recognizable by non-monoexponential state dwell time histograms. The application of a Hidden Markov Model technique to a cyclic system demonstrating semi-Markovian dynamics is presented in this paper and the required extension of the model design is discussed. As standard ranking criteria of models cannot deal with these systems properly, a new approach is proposed considering the shape of the dwell time histograms. We observed the rotational kinetics of a single F1-ATPase alpha3beta3gamma sub-complex over six orders of magnitude of different ATP to ADP and Pi concentration ratios, and established a general model describing the kinetics for the entire range of concentrations. The HMM extension described here is applicable in general to the accurate analysis of protein dynamics.
ISSN:2331-8422