Protein-metabolite Interactions Based on Chemical Targeting Methods

The importance of the protein-metabolite interaction network extends beyond its relevance to life sciences focused on proteins, it also profoundly influences its mechanisms related to disease targets, drug screening, and clinical diagnosis and treatment. Research methods targeting protein-metabolite interaction focus on enhancing the detectable signals of specific interactions by examining the structural characteristics of both proteins and metabolites in conjunction with chemical molecules, playing a crucial role in elucidating the protein-metabolite interaction network. Consequently, this article outlines several chemical targeting strategies developed in recent years and provides examples of their applications in the discovery and interpretation of new protein-metabolite interaction pathways. Finally, a brief summary will be presented regarding technological advances, research prospects, and current challenges of protein-metabolite interaction research.