Protein Structure Databases

Overview

Protein structure databases are comprehensive collections of data that represent the three-dimensional structures of various proteins. They are essential for understanding protein functions, as protein structure holds vital information in understanding how it binds to other molecules, and how it interacts with, and influences, its environment. Researchers use these databases to search for structural motifs, structural features, and structural patterns in proteins, which can then be used to identify and investigate the cellular mechanisms involved in the interactions of proteins and other molecules. This information is used to develop new medicines, develop new treatments, and design new drugs. Protein structure databases are also used in protein engineering, in which they can be used to search for existing protein structures to develop new proteins with enhanced functions.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 7 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Bioinformatics: Challenges in Integrating Biological Information
  2022 · JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS
• Proteome Wide Screening of Potential Vaccine Targets Against Brucella Melitensis
  2022 · SSRN Electronic Journal
• Introduction to Bioinformatics
  2021 · Springer eBooks
• Computational design of a novel multi-epitope vaccine against Coxiella burnetii
  2020 · Human Immunology
• Computational design of a novel multi-epitope vaccine against Coxiella burnetii
  2020 · Human Immunology
• The Emerging Role of Bioinformatics in Biotechnology
  2018 · Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science

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