[gmx-users] NMR and X-ray structures

[Justin A. Lemkul]

shahab shariati wrote:
> Hi gromacs users
>  
> I want to simulate protein-dna interaction. but pdb file of my protein 
> has 20 models.
> 
> why pdb structures determined by NMR method consist of several models 
> whereas
> pdb structures determined by X-RAY diffraction method consist of one model?
> 
> Any help will highly appreciated!
> 

Google is your friend...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_nuclear_magnetic_resonance_spectroscopy#Structure_calculation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_structure#Protein_structure_determination

etc.

-Justin

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Justin A. Lemkul
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ICTAS Doctoral Scholar
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Department of Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
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