Volume 2,Issue 2
Fall 2024
Advances in Bioinformatics-Based Protein Function Prediction
With the increasing computational power and the rapid expansion of biological data, the application of bioinformatics tools has emerged as the primary approach to tackling biological challenges. The precise determination of protein function through bioinformatics tools is pivotal for both biomedical research and drug discovery, making it a focal point of investigation. In this article, we classify bioinformatics-based protein function prediction methods into three main categories: methods based on protein sequences, methods based on protein structures, and methods based on protein interaction networks. We delve deeper into these specific algorithms, emphasizing recent research progress and offering invaluable insights for the utilization of bioinformatics-based protein function prediction in biomedical research and drug discovery.
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