[gmx-users] DSSP and g_sas

[Bhanu Prakash Sandaka]

Using DSSP we can also calcuate the surface area, though it doesn't allow
changes in probe diameter etc. it does calculate the surface area. I just
wish to know whether the performance of DSSP is comparable to g_sas?
Should it be used?
-- 
Bhanu Prakash,
BARC.

>   Shalom Bhanu,
>
> g_sas calculates solvent accessible surface
> DSSP find local secondary structure.
>
> So use g_sas for you calculation.
>
> Best,
> Itamar
>
>
>
> On 15/07/10 4:57 PM, Bhanu Prakash Sandaka wrote:
>> Which among DSSP and g_sas is better for calculating solvent accessible
>> surface area of proteins?
>
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