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PIM-1 is a Ser/Thr kinase, which has been extensively studied as a potential target for cancer therapy due to its significant roles in various cancers, including prostate and breast cancers. Given its importance in cancer, researchers are investigating the structure of PIM-1 for pharmacological inhibition to discover therapeutic intervention. This study examines structural and conformational changes in PIM-1 across different pH using various spectroscopic and computational techniques. Spectroscopic results indicate that PIM-1 maintains its secondary and tertiary structure within the pH range of 7.0-9.0. However, protein aggregation occurs in the acidic pH range of 5.0-6.0. Additionally, kinase assays suggested that PIM-1 activity is optimal within the pH range of 7.0-9.0. Subsequently, we performed a 100 ns all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to see the effect of pH on PIM-1 structural stability at the molecular level. MD simulation analysis revealed that PIM-1 retains its native conformation in alkaline conditions, with some residual fluctuations in acidic conditions as well. A strong correlation was observed between our MD simulation, spectroscopic, and enzymatic activity studies. Understanding the pH-dependent structural changes of PIM-1 can provide insights into its role in disease conditions and cellular homeostasis, particularly regarding protein function under varying pH conditions.
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