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The Protein Data Bank. A computer-based archival file for macromolecular structures

F C Bernstein, T F Koetzle, G J Williams

    European Journal of Biochemistry
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Protein Data Bank (PDB) archives macromolecular structures, storing atomic coordinates and connectivity data from crystallographic studies. This valuable resource is publicly accessible worldwide, aiding structural biology research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Structural Biology
    • Biochemistry
    • Computational Biology

    Context:

    • Macromolecular structures are fundamental to understanding biological processes.
    • Crystallographic studies provide atomic-level details of these structures.
    • A centralized repository is needed for efficient data sharing and access.

    Purpose:

    • To establish a comprehensive, uniform archive for macromolecular structural data.
    • To facilitate the dissemination of atomic coordinates and related experimental information.
    • To support the broader scientific community in structural analysis.

    Summary:

    • The Protein Data Bank (PDB) serves as a computer-based archive for macromolecular structures.
    • It stores atomic coordinates, bond connectivities, and associated experimental data in a standardized format.

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  • Data is publicly distributed globally from multiple international centers.

    • Impact:

    • Enables researchers worldwide to access and utilize structural data for hypothesis generation and testing.
    • Accelerates the pace of discovery in molecular biology and drug design.
    • Forms a cornerstone for structural bioinformatics and computational modeling.