Where can I get a PDB file for a lipid bilayer? (or NaCl? or cholesterol?
or valium? or other molecules not available at the
Protein Data Bank?)
Answer:
Look under the Molecules section at molvisindex.org.
Protein Explorer is too complicated for my class. Where can I
find a basic tutorial in Chime on DNA? (or tRNA? or the ribosome?
or an animation of translation? or amino acids? etc. etc.)
Answer:
Tutorials on over 100 molecules are indexed at
molvisindex.org.
A static molecular image from Protein Explorer
for use in Powerpoint, etc.?
Answer:
See Saving Images.
A rotating molecular image from Protein Explorer
for use in Powerpoint, etc.?
Answer:
See Powerpoint.
The state of Protein Explorer, to resume the session later?
Answer:
Unfortunately, saving the state is not possible (see
Limitations).
It is possible to
save
a
script of commands
which can be played back later to restore the molecular image.
This should be attempted only by advanced users and those willing
to spend considerable time at it.
How do I mutate the protein?
Answer:
See mutation.
I have the sequence for my protein, but I can't find
a PDB file for it. What do I do?
Answer:
Make sure you've tried both SearchFields
and OCA.
If there is really no published 3D structure,
try homology modeling.
How do I make one of those cool presentations using
Chime, like the one I've seen on hemoglobin (or DNA, or green fluorescent
protein, etc.)?
Answer:
See Presentations.
My question isn't here. What do I do?
Answer:
Please consult PE's
Help/Index/Glossary.
If you think your question should be in the FAQ,
please tell
yours truly.