Proteopedia: A Wiki for 3D Structures of Biomolecules
Author Information
Author(s): Eran Hodis, Jaime Prilusky, Eric Martz, Israel Silman, John Moult, Joel L Sussman
Primary Institution: Weizmann Institute of Science
Hypothesis
A resource is needed to present structure/function information in a user-friendly manner to a broad scientific audience.
Conclusion
Proteopedia enhances the scientific community's ability to communicate complex three-dimensional information effectively.
Supporting Evidence
- Proteopedia allows real-time community annotation of 3D structures.
- It provides an intuitive way to link text with interactive molecular scenes.
- Users can create and share molecular scenes easily using Scene Authoring Tools.
- Proteopedia is accessible without the need for downloading software.
Takeaway
Proteopedia is like a Wikipedia for proteins, where scientists can easily share and understand 3D structures and their functions.
Methodology
Proteopedia uses a wiki-based platform to allow users to create and edit pages with interactive 3D structures linked to descriptive text.
Limitations
The success of Proteopedia relies on community participation, and there is no guarantee that enough knowledgeable users will contribute.
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