The lipocalin protein family is a large group of small extracellular proteins. The family
demonstrates great diversity at the sequence level; however, most lipocalins share three …

Lipocalins are remarkably diverse at the sequence level yet have highly conserved
structures. Most lipocalins share three characteristic conserved sequence motifs–the kernel …

Prediction of small molecule binding modes to macromolecules of known three-dimensional
structure is a problem of paramount importance in rational drug design (the “docking” …

A wealth of protein and DNA sequence data is being generated by genome projects and
other sequencing efforts. A crucial barrier to deciphering these sequences and …

Abstract Background: β-Lactoglobulin (β-Lg) is the major whey protein in the milk of
ruminants and many other mammals. Its function is not known, but it undergoes at least two …

The instinctive and species-specific behavioural response of animals to pheromones has
intrigued biologists for a long time. Recent molecular and electrophysiological approaches …

In parallel with changes in lifestyle over the last 50 years (sedentary living in warm houses
with extensive furnishing and low ventilation rates), there has been a progressive increase …

Abstract Three‐dimensional (3D) domain swapping creates a bond between two or more
protein molecules as they exchange their identical domains. Since the term'3D domain …

Mammalian pheromones control a myriad of innate social behaviors and acutely regulate
hormone levels. Responses to pheromones are highly robust, reproducible, and stereotyped …

In recent years, considerable progress has been achieved in the comprehension of the
profound effects of pheromones on reproductive physiology and behavior. Pheromones …