Jmol Training Session Part I: Introduction to the Protein Data Bank

The Protein Data Bank! http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/home/home.do The Protein Data Bank (pdb) is the worldwide repository for the processing and distribution of 3-D biological macromolecular structure data. http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/home/home.do

The Protein Data Bank! Molecule of the Month!

The Protein Data Bank: PDB-101!

PDB 101 – Learn Tab! Learn Tab

Posters, Flyers & Calendars! PDB 101 – Posters! Posters, Flyers & Calendars!

PDB 101 – Crossword Puzzles!

Biomolecular Structures and Models PDB 101 – Teach Tab Biomolecular Structures and Models Teach Tab

PDB 101 – Teach Tab Pre-Test Interactive Poster

PDB 101 – Molecule of the Month Tab!

Your First Assignment! Explore the Molecule of Month. Identify three proteins of interest to you and read the summary. Find a PDB file name for each of the three structures. Summarize the function of each of the proteins you identified. Describe how you envision incorporating this protein into your class. PDB File Name 4 Character “Code”