A hybrid modeling strategy using Nuclear Overhauser Effect data with contact information

A hybrid modeling strategy using readily assigned Nuclear Overhauser Effect (NOE) data and main chain N–O contact information from homology template proteins is suggested. They are designed to be complementary. The strategy yields structures with reasonable root-mean square distance (RMSD) and NOE violation. When compared to homology-modeled structures, the hybrid-modeled structures are better in terms of RMSD, RMS NOE violation, and protein-like scores, although the number of used restraints is smaller than the homology modeling. The structure itself can be used as a theoretically modeled structure and also as a starting point for further NOE data assignment in structure determination.