👉 Walks, specifically Light Path walks, are algorithms used in computational biology and bioinformatics to analyze the spatial organization of proteins within cells. These walks involve traversing a protein structure, typically represented as a 3D grid or a graph where nodes correspond to amino acid residues and edges represent distances between them. The "light" in Light Path walks refers to the use of light-colored edges or nodes, making it easier to visualize the paths being explored. By calculating the frequency of visits to each node along these light-colored edges, researchers can identify clusters or regions of high interaction density, which often correspond to functional protein complexes or domains. This method helps in understanding how proteins interact and organize themselves within the cellular environment, providing insights into cellular processes and potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
