Explainable Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models for Predicting TAS2R-Bitter Molecule Interactions

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Hauptverfasser: Ferri, Francesco, Cannariato, Marco, Pallante, Lorenzo, Zizzi, Eric A., Deriu, Marco A.
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author Ferri, Francesco
Cannariato, Marco
Pallante, Lorenzo
Zizzi, Eric A.
Deriu, Marco A.
author_facet Ferri, Francesco
Cannariato, Marco
Pallante, Lorenzo
Zizzi, Eric A.
Deriu, Marco A.
contents This work aims to develop explainable models to predict the interactions between bitter molecules and TAS2Rs via traditional machine-learning and deep-learning methods starting from experimentally validated data. Bitterness is one of the five basic taste modalities that can be perceived by humans and other mammals. It is mediated by a family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), namely taste receptor type 2 (TAS2R) or bitter taste receptors. Furthermore, TAS2Rs participate in numerous functions beyond the gustatory system and have implications for various diseases due to their expression in various extra-oral tissues. For this reason, predicting the specific ligand-TAS2Rs interactions can be useful not only in the field of taste perception but also in the broader context of drug design. Considering that in-vitro screening of potential TAS2R ligands is expensive and time-consuming, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) emerged as powerful tools to assist in the selection of ligands and targets for experimental studies and enhance our understanding of bitter receptor roles. In this context, ML and DL models developed in this work are both characterized by high performance and easy applicability. Furthermore, they can be synergistically integrated to enhance model explainability and facilitate the interpretation of results. Hence, the presented models promote a comprehensive understanding of the molecular characteristics of bitter compounds and the design of novel bitterants tailored to target specific TAS2Rs of interest.
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spellingShingle Explainable Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models for Predicting TAS2R-Bitter Molecule Interactions
Ferri, Francesco
Cannariato, Marco
Pallante, Lorenzo
Zizzi, Eric A.
Deriu, Marco A.
Biomolecules
Quantitative Methods
This work aims to develop explainable models to predict the interactions between bitter molecules and TAS2Rs via traditional machine-learning and deep-learning methods starting from experimentally validated data. Bitterness is one of the five basic taste modalities that can be perceived by humans and other mammals. It is mediated by a family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), namely taste receptor type 2 (TAS2R) or bitter taste receptors. Furthermore, TAS2Rs participate in numerous functions beyond the gustatory system and have implications for various diseases due to their expression in various extra-oral tissues. For this reason, predicting the specific ligand-TAS2Rs interactions can be useful not only in the field of taste perception but also in the broader context of drug design. Considering that in-vitro screening of potential TAS2R ligands is expensive and time-consuming, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) emerged as powerful tools to assist in the selection of ligands and targets for experimental studies and enhance our understanding of bitter receptor roles. In this context, ML and DL models developed in this work are both characterized by high performance and easy applicability. Furthermore, they can be synergistically integrated to enhance model explainability and facilitate the interpretation of results. Hence, the presented models promote a comprehensive understanding of the molecular characteristics of bitter compounds and the design of novel bitterants tailored to target specific TAS2Rs of interest.
title Explainable Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models for Predicting TAS2R-Bitter Molecule Interactions
topic Biomolecules
Quantitative Methods
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.15039