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GRASS: a server for the graphical representation and analysis of structures.

M Nayal1, B C Hitz, B Honig

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA.

Protein Science : a Publication of the Protein Society
|March 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

GRASS (Graphical Representation and Analysis of Structures Server) offers an accessible web-based tool for visualizing and analyzing biological macromolecule structures. This platform-independent server provides interactive molecular graphics for researchers on various computers.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Structural Biology
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Macromolecular analysis requires sophisticated visualization tools.
  • Existing software can be platform-dependent or difficult to use.
  • Web-based solutions offer broader accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce GRASS (Graphical Representation and Analysis of Structures Server), a novel web-based server.
  • To provide interactive molecular graphics and quantitative analysis for biological macromolecules.
  • To enable visualization on standard workstations and personal computers.

Main Methods:

  • Leveraging features from the GRASP program.
  • Developing a simple, user-friendly interface for the World-Wide Web.

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  • Ensuring platform independence for broad accessibility.

    • Main Results:

    • GRASS enables interactive viewing of macromolecular surface features.
    • The server is accessible via the World-Wide Web.
    • It functions on both dedicated workstations and personal computers.

    Conclusions:

    • GRASS is a valuable, easily used tool for macromolecular visualization and structure analysis.
    • Its web-based nature enhances accessibility for researchers globally.
    • The server facilitates a deeper understanding of biological structures.