...visualize the secondary structure of a protein?
Question
What is the secondary structure of odorant binding protein in pig?
Steps
Things to do
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POINT your browser to the Protein Data Bank (PDB) Web page. The PDB ìÖprovides a variety of tools and resources for studying the structures of biological macromolecules and their relationships to sequence, function, and disease.î
2
TYPEìodorant binding protein pigî in the text search box at the top of the page.
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A number of results will appear. NOTE the PDB identification code for ìodorant binding protein from nasal mucosa of pigî (1a3y). This unique code system is invaluable for locating information on specific proteins from many databases, including NCBI.
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Open a new window or tab and POINT your browser to the FirstGlance in Jmol Web page (a tool for macromolecular visualization).
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ENTER 1a3y into the search box and CLICK Submit.
Result
You will be taken to a new page showing the structure of pig odorant binding protein.
SELECT Secondary Structure from the menu in the upper left corner to visualize the alpha helices and beta strands of 1a3y.
RELATED TOOL: While in the PDB, CLICK the entry for 1a3y. A new page will open offering multiple structure display options via links located in the box on the right. GO to Entrez Structure and ENTER1a3y in the search box. SELECT the entry to be taken to a new page. CLICKView 3D Structure to open Cn3D (a structure visualization helper application for NCBIís Entrez system)
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