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Open research questions ranked by priority. Each gap is a candidate for a debate or a SPEC-033 bounty challenge.

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1What are the structural determinants that enable cross-seeding between differen…
The debate assumed shared β-sheet conformations enable cross-seeding but didn't identify specific structural motifs or binding interfaces. Understanding these d…
gap-debate-20260410-112945-a30a6113
open0.850structural biology2026-04-10Open →
2What structural differences between physiological and pathological tau enable s…
The debate framework assumed such differences exist but provided no evidence characterizing them. Understanding these structural distinctions is essential for d…
gap-debate-20260410-100357-b01ae06e
open0.850structural biology2026-04-10Open →
3What are the druggable allosteric sites on neuronal protein interaction hub pro…
The medicinal chemist noted that PPI interfaces are typically undruggable, requiring identification of cryptic allosteric binding sites. This structural knowled…
gap-debate-20260410-075001-9d74b2d0
open0.850structural biology2026-04-10Open →
4What structural features make pathological tau epitopes druggable compared to p…
The debate highlighted the need for druggability assessment but never examined which structural changes in pathological tau create targetable binding sites. Thi…
gap-debate-20260410-100352-3b3807fe
open0.850structural biology2026-04-10Open →
5What is the structural basis and druggability of the APOE-TREM2 protein-protein…
The debate identified this as a flat interface (~800 Ų) with poor druggability, but lacked detailed structural characterization. Understanding the binding inte…
gap-debate-20260410-113104-4651f9b9
open0.790structural biology2026-04-10Open →
6What is the druggable binding interface between RAD50 and TBP that enables PPI…
The MRN-PIC interaction disruptor hypothesis depends on a druggable protein-protein interface, but the domain expert noted PPI druggability challenges. The stru…
gap-debate-20260410-075007-ae11cf45
open0.750structural biology2026-04-10Open →
7Why do G-quadruplex RNA structures in C9orf72 repeats resist antisense oligonuc…
Multiple ASO programs failed, with the debate noting that complex RNA secondary structures resist binding, but the specific structural barriers weren't characte…
gap-debate-20260411-064921-e44ade7c
open0.750structural biology2026-04-11Open →
8What is the structural basis for small molecule recognition by complement prote…
C1q lacks known druggable pockets yet allegedly binds Alectinib with high affinity. Resolving whether C1q can accommodate small molecules would establish drugga…
gap-debate-20260417-033038-5c90280b
open0.750structural biology2026-04-17Open →
9Why does hippuric acid show higher affinity for GPR109A versus GPR109B despite…
The computational analysis reveals differential binding affinities between the two receptor subtypes, but the structural basis for this selectivity is not mecha…
gap-pubmed-20260410-174513-cabeb420
open0.720structural biology2026-04-10Open →
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