Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The
understanding and management of infectious diseases depend heavily on the
implementation of genomic surveillance techniques for airborne pathogens. These
cutting-edge methods utilize advanced sequencing technologies and sophisticated
algorithms to meticulously track genetic variations in airborne pathogens, such
as bacteria and viruses. By systematically analyzing genomic data, scientists
can monitor the progression and alterations in pathogen genomes over time,
providing invaluable insights into the emergence of new strains, patterns of
transmission, and evolutionary pathways. Genomic surveillance has become a
pivotal approach in understanding the evolution and spread of airborne
pathogens, enabling the development of targeted intervention strategies.
Molecular docking studies play a crucial role in drug discovery by predicting
the binding affinity of ligands to target proteins. This study evaluates
docking scores obtained from CB-Dock and SwissDock for various protein-ligand
interactions related to Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), Bacillus
anthracis (B. anthracis), Bordetella
pertussis, and Haemophilus influenzae.
The results highlight variations in docking scores across different tools,
reflecting differences in scoring functions and algorithms. A comparative
analysis provides insights into the effectiveness of computational docking in
identifying potential inhibitors for infectious diseases. Additionally, this
study emphasizes the importance of cross-validation in computational docking
and the need for further experimental validation to ensure the accuracy of
predictions. Understanding these variations can aid in refining molecular
docking methodologies and improving the identification of promising drug
candidates.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2025 pp. 137-141