Protein Docking

Protein docking is a process that helps to predict the three-dimensional structure of a protein, given knowledge of the protein’s sequence. In a physical sense, two proteins can be thought of as "docking" when they form a complex through their interactions. This process is significant in molecular biology, as it enables scientists to better understand how various proteins interact with each other in a given biological system. Protein docking can also be used to screen for new drug targets and to study the structure-based design of therapeutics. Ultimately, this process helps to inform biological studies and drug design.