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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 | |
Computed Structure Models (CSM) from AlphaFold DB and ModelArchive |
These data can be explored in context of external annotations providing a structural view of biology.
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Features & Highlights
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
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
Take the EDMAPS.rcsb.org Survey
Please take this brief survey about usage of DSN6-formatted data files
Register for the April 1 Mol* Virtual Office Hour
Join RCSB PDB for quick tips on how to use Mol* for hiding/coloring/changing the representation of parts of a structure
Paper Published on CryoEM Archiving and Validation Recommendations
Read about new community recommendations on cryoEM data archiving and validation
Register for the March 28 Office Hour to Ask A Biocurator
Want to learn more about deposition, validation, and biocuration? Join us for a virtual office hour and bring YOUR questions about OneDep, pdb_extract, the PDBx/mmCIF format, five-character CCD IDs, and more.
Use a Python Package to Access the RCSB PDB Search API
Perform Advanced Search queries through a Pythonic interface
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.
Take the CSM User Survey and Win
Please take this brief survey about Computed Structure Models at RCSB.org to be entered into a drawing for a set of Bound Playing Cards.
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PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being. Explore how supersweet proteins trick our taste receptors in Monellin» 12/11/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being. Learn about the molecular switch that responds to changing oxygen levels in Hypoxia-Inducible Factors» 11/11/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being. Learn how the ten enzymes of glycolysis break down sugar in our diet in Glycolytic Enzymes» 10/11/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being. Learn how eight enzymes form a cyclic pathway for energy production and biosynthesis in the Citric Acid Cycle» 09/11/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being, including a cross section through a red blood cell membrane shows the distinctive cytoskeleton» 08/15/2024PDB-101 Focus: Peak Performance
PDB-101 materials explore the structural biology of athletics and well-being. Learn more about Insulin and Diabetes» 07/11/2024PDB-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» 05/20/2024
Molecule of the Month
Quarterly 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.