The RCSB Protein Data Bank: a redesigned query system and relational database based on the mmCIF schema

Nucleic Acids Res. 2005 Jan 1;33(Database issue):D233-7. doi: 10.1093/nar/gki057.

Abstract

The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is the central worldwide repository for three-dimensional (3D) structure data of biological macromolecules. The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics (RCSB) has completely redesigned its resource for the distribution and query of 3D structure data. The re-engineered site is currently in public beta test at http://pdbbeta.rcsb.org. The new site expands the functionality of the existing site by providing structure data in greater detail and uniformity, improved query and enhanced analysis tools. A new key feature is the integration and searchability of data from over 20 other sources covering genomic, proteomic and disease relationships. The current capabilities of the re-engineered site, which will become the RCSB production site at http://www.pdb.org in late 2005, are described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Databases, Protein*
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Protein Conformation*
  • Software
  • Systems Integration
  • User-Computer Interface