mmView: a web-based viewer of the mmCIF format
2011
mmView: A Web-Based Viewer for mmCIF Format
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Petr Čech, Daniel Svozil
Primary Institution: Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
Conclusion
The mmView application is a useful tool for exploring biomolecular structures stored in the mmCIF format, primarily for educational and research purposes.
Supporting Evidence
- mmView allows users to explore structural data in a tree-like structure.
- The application can display and investigate biomolecular structures using Jmol.
- mmView is available as both a standalone application and a web server.
Takeaway
mmView is a tool that helps scientists look at complex biological structures in a way that's easier to understand, like a special viewer for 3D models.
Methodology
The mmView application is implemented using Python and Django, allowing users to explore structural data in a web-based format.
Limitations
mmView can only display information available in the mmCIF file, and it does not allow for the investigation of custom mmCIF files.
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