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*Choose a molecule to use for your report. | *Choose a molecule to use for your report. | ||
**Each student should choose a ''different'' molecule. | **Each student should choose a ''different'' molecule. | ||
**Be sure to note the '''4-character PDB code''' of the molecule you choose. The PDB code makes it easy to retrieve the molecule and information about it. | |||
**<u>Report the PDB code you chose to the instructor</u> to make sure it is not already taken. | |||
**It must have protein. | **It must have protein. | ||
**It will be more interesting if it contains some non-protein: DNA, RNA or ligand. | **It will be more interesting if it contains some non-protein: DNA, RNA or ligand. | ||
**X-ray results should have resolution of 3 Å or better. | **X-ray results should have resolution of 3 Å or better. | ||
* | *Here are some ways to find a protein with known structure: | ||
# Atlas of Macromolecules ([http://atlas.molviz.org Atlas.MolviZ.Org]). Choose a "Straightforward" or "Challenging" (not "Enormous") molecule that has protein and ligand. | # Atlas of Macromolecules ([http://atlas.molviz.org Atlas.MolviZ.Org]). Choose a "Straightforward" or "Challenging" (not "Enormous") molecule that has protein and ligand. | ||
# [http://pdb101.rcsb.org/motm/motm-by-category Molecule of the Month] at the PDB. Look for PDB codes in the article, and use [http://firstglance.jmol.org FirstGlance] to view them. | # [http://pdb101.rcsb.org/motm/motm-by-category Molecule of the Month] at the PDB. Look for PDB codes in the article, and use [http://firstglance.jmol.org FirstGlance] to view them. | ||