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  • Structural Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Databases of three-dimensional protein structures are essential resources for scientific research.
  • These databases contain curated experimental data, metadata, and computational predictions.
  • The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is the primary global archive for experimentally determined biomacromolecular structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the comprehensive resources and functionalities provided by protein structure databases.
  • To highlight the role of the Protein Data Bank (PDB) and its managing consortium (wwPDB).
  • To emphasize the growing importance of predicted protein structures, particularly after AlphaFold2 breakthroughs.

Main Methods:

  • Curated repositories of experimentally determined protein structures with metadata.
  • Information-retrieval tools for searching and accessing structural data.
  • Integration with sequence databases, function databases, and analysis software.
  • Inclusion of predicted three-dimensional protein structures.

Main Results:

  • The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is managed by the wwPDB consortium, comprising five partner institutions.
  • wwPDB partners provide tools for structure analysis, visualization, and community support.
  • Specialized projects like SCOP, CATH, and ECOD classify protein domains based on PDB data.
  • Advancements like AlphaFold2 are increasing the importance of predicted protein structures.

Conclusions:

  • Protein structure databases are indispensable hubs for structural biologists, offering data, tools, and community engagement.
  • The PDB and its associated resources facilitate a wide range of research in structural biology.
  • The integration of experimental and predicted structures enhances the utility of these databases for future discoveries.