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RCSB Protein Data Bank (RCSB PDB) enables breakthroughs in science and education by providing access and tools for exploration, visualization, and analysis of:
Experimentally-determined 3D structures from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) archive | |
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These data can be explored in context of external annotations providing a structural view of biology.
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Register Now for Crash Course: Python Scripting for Molecular Docking
This free virtual course will introduce life scientists to the power and flexibility of solving problems with Python on July 18, 2024
Register for the July 9 Virtual Office Hour on APIs
Interested in learning how to search for certain structures programmatically? Join us for a virtual Office Hour. Bring you questions about RCSB PDB APIs.
Register for June 13 Virtual Office Hour: Generating DSN6 and MTZ Files
DSN6 formatted map files will not be offered after June 28, 2024. MTZ files available from EDMAPS.rcsb.org will be discontinued in the Fall. Join us for a Virtual Office Hour to learn more about this transition, and how you can generate the data you need.
Notice: NGL Viewer Deprecation
As of June 28, 2024, the NGL molecular viewer will be removed from RCSB.org. Users are encouraged to use Mol* for 3D visualization.
Switch from MMTF to BCIF
As of July 2, 2024, RCSB PDB will no longer serve PDB data in the MMTF compression format. Users should switch to BCIF.
Announcement: EDMAPS.rcsb.org Shutdown
DSN6 formatted map files will not be offered after June 28, 2024. MTZ files available from EDMAPS.rcsb.org will be discontinued in the Fall. Join us for a Virtual Office Hour to learn more about this transition.
Register Now for a Webinar on Understanding PDB Validation: Which experimental structures should I rely on?
Join us on May 14 to learn about primary PDB structure quality metrics, including those in the validation slider graphic; how PDB structure quality varies across the archive; and identify good structure(s) for research from RCSB.org
Coming soon: Annotation of Protein Modifications in the PDB
By the end of 2024, wwPDB will roll out updated atomic coordinate files as well as updated CCD files containing additional annotation describing protein chemical modifications (PCMs) and post translational modifications (PTMs)
Register Now for a Virtual Deep Dive into Computed Structure Model Exploration at RCSB.org
Join us on April 30 as we demonstrate how RCSB.org serves as your gateway to structural data exploration. Learn how to navigate predicted 3D protein models in the context of experimentally-determined PDB structures.
Explore Mechanism and Catalytic Site Annotations
Access Mechanism and Catalytic Site Atlas (M-CSA) annotations for PDB structures
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Paper Published: RCSB PDB supporting research and education worldwide
This article in IUCrJ is part of a collection of articles from the IUCr 2023 Congress in Melbourne, Australia, and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the IUCr. It describes presentations made at the meeting in August 2023.» 06/18/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being, including the poster How Do Drugs Work?» 06/11/2024Molecular Origami: Build 3D Paper Models of Protein Domains
Download printable alpha helices and beta strand templates for hands-on exploration of protein folding domains, including a TIM Barrel and a Beta Sandwich» 06/04/2024Explore the Structural Biology of Evolution
Evolution is a natural process that produces improved organisms without any need for intelligent intervention» 05/26/2024Education Corner: Creating 3D Protein Models and Videos
Learn about Building and Animating Catalase in a High School Classroom with Emerson Newton» 05/20/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being» 05/16/2024Register for the June 3 Mol* Virtual Office Hour
Join RCSB PDB for quick tips on how to use Mol* in the pairwise structure alignment tool.» 05/13/2024Poster Prize Awarded at DiscoverBMB
The wwPDB Foundation awarded Angela Kayll (James Madison University) for her poster Solution Structure of the hMDH2-hCS Metabolon.» 05/08/2024Celia Schiffer Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Schiffer is Chair of the wwPDB Foundation» 05/07/2024Video: How Neurons Communicate
Visit PDB-101 to watch An Introduction to Neurotransmission and Action Potential» 05/05/2024
Molecule of the Month
CFTR and Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is currently treated using drugs that enhance the function of mutated CFTR
Read MoreQuarterly News (see archive)
Issue 101 - April 2024
Training Opportunities; a Python Package to Access the Search API; a new Cancer Molecular Animation; and more.
Building and Animating Catalase in a High School Classroom by Emerson Newton, John H. Pitman High School.
Annual Reports
2023 Annual Report
Download the 2023 Annual Report (PDF) for an overview of recent activities, including RCSB PDB APIs and pairwise alignment tools.