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  • Structural Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • The concept of limits in human athletic performance is often debated.
  • Parallels exist between athletic achievements and the structural integrity of macromolecules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the concept of 'records' and limits in macromolecular structures.
  • To challenge the notion that macromolecular structures exhibit only minor variations around a constant value.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data within the Protein Data Bank (PDB).
  • Comparison of structural validation and re-refinement data for macromolecules.

Main Results:

  • The Protein Data Bank (PDB) data contradicts the idea that macromolecular structures have highly conserved properties.
  • Evidence suggests that, similar to athletic records, some macromolecular structural parameters are continually being 'broken' or improved upon.

Conclusions:

  • Macromolecular structures exhibit a wider range of variation than previously assumed.
  • The pursuit of 'records' in macromolecular structure refinement is analogous to athletic endeavors, pushing the boundaries of biological possibility.