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January 2008 PMID 18034855

Protein crystallography for non-crystallographers, or how to get the best (but not more) from published macromolecular structures.

Alexander Wlodawer, Wladek Minor, Zbigniew Dauter, Mariusz Jaskolski

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Discussions highlight appreciation for the article's educational value, with users emphasizing its clarity on technical details like resolution measurements, which suggests a collective recognition of its usefulness for improving understanding of structural data in biological research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most participants find the article helpful and agree that it provides valuable guidance for non-experts.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show strong interest, especially in understanding concepts like resolution and the importance of clear explanations.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect a moderate level of engagement, with some sharing insights or clarifications about technical terms.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a positive impact on improving understanding among non-crystallographers, though not yet transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explains the basics of protein crystallography, including how macromolecular structures are determined and why they are important for understanding biological processes and drug development, while highlighting that a lot of structures are available in the Protein Data Bank.
  • It aims to help non-experts critically evaluate structural data by clarifying technical terms and parameters, helping them interpret information without overestimating its precision.
  • The review also discusses limitations, potential errors, and issues faced when analyzing these structures, emphasizing the importance of understanding the resolution and quality of crystallographic data for accurate interpretation.]
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Holger Kruse
@hokru_science · X

good educational article for non-crystallographers like me https://t.co/ycibwthAB2

Dec 5, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 984 followers View post →
Corin Wagen
@CorinWagen · X

@dhuang26 @EricDai_BioE "Resolution is measured in Å and can be defined as the minimum spacing (d) of crystal lattice planes that still provide measurable diffraction of X-rays" (https://t.co/klv49olI50) Resolution of 1.5 Å and below is generally excellent (way better than 1.5 Å RMSD!)

Sep 12, 2024 · 1 like · 3,107 followers View post →

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Corin Wagen
@CorinWagen · X

@dhuang26 @EricDai_BioE "Resolution is measured in Å and can be defined as the minimum spacing (d) of crystal lattice planes that still provide measurable diffraction of X-rays" (https://t.co/klv49olI50) Resolution of 1.5 Å and below is generally excellent (way better than 1.5 Å RMSD!)

Sep 12, 2024 · 1 like · 3,107 followers View post →
Ismail Erol
@habibhobo · X

RT @hokru_science: good educational article for non-crystallographers like me https://t.co/ycibwthAB2

Dec 6, 2019 · 1 share · 442 followers View post →
Holger Kruse
@hokru_science · X

good educational article for non-crystallographers like me https://t.co/ycibwthAB2

Dec 5, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 984 followers View post →