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Helen Mott leads research in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, focusing on the structure and dynamics of small G proteins and their interactions with membranes. The Mott Group is engaged in understanding how small GTPases recognize their effector molecules with exquisite specificity, aiding cellular processes such as cell cycle progression and cytoskeletal rearrangements. Her team's investigations delve into the structures of small G protein-effector complexes to uncover the thermodynamic contributions to their interactions. Current research objectives include analyzing the impacts of cancer-associated mutations on small G protein dynamics and exploring membrane-tethered interactions that govern the assembly of signaling complexes. Mott has authored several key publications analyzing the allostery of small G proteins and methods for inhibiting Ral GTPases. She actively encourages inquiries from prospective interns and students.
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