Data deposition and annotation at the worldwide protein data bank

Mol Biotechnol. 2009 May;42(1):1-13. doi: 10.1007/s12033-008-9127-7. Epub 2008 Dec 10.

Abstract

The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is the repository for three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules, determined by experimental methods. The data in the archive is free and easily available via the Internet from any of the worldwide centers managing this global archive. These data are used by scientists, researchers, bioinformatics specialists, educators, students, and general audiences to understand biological phenomenon at a molecular level. Analysis of this structural data also inspires and facilitates new discoveries in science. This chapter describes the tools and methods currently used for deposition, processing, and release of data in the PDB. References to future enhancements are also included.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Computational Biology
  • Databases, Protein*
  • Documentation
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods*
  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Reproducibility of Results

Substances

  • Proteins