PDBImages: a command-line tool for automated macromolecular structure visualization
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Bioinformatics |
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| Web | https://academic.oup.com/bioinformatics/article/39/12/btad744/7470737 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bioinformatics/btad744 |
| Keywords | biomacromolecules; organelle- and cell-sized models; PDBImages; open-source; visualization; databases; software; 3D structure; bioinformatics |
| Description | PDBImages is an innovative, open-source Node.js package that harnesses the power of the popular macromolecule structure visualization software Mol*. Designed for use by the scientific community, PDBImages provides a means to generate high-quality images for PDB and AlphaFold DB models. Its unique ability to render and save images directly to files in a browserless mode sets it apart, offering users a streamlined, automated process for macromolecular structure visualization. Here, we detail the implementation of PDBImages, enumerating its diverse image types, and elaborating on its user-friendly setup. This powerful tool opens a new gateway for researchers to visualize, analyse, and share their work, fostering a deeper understanding of bioinformatics. |
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