pdb

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables researchers to fetch and analyze protein structures from the RCSB PDB, streamlining access to structure data and metadata for downstream design workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Fetch by PDB ID: Retrieve PDB or mmCIF content directly from the RCSB PDB API.
• Chain and region extraction: Isolate specific chains or trim structures to binding regions for design prep.
• Structure metadata & search: Retrieve structure metadata and perform basic searches to identify relevant structures for binder design.
• Use Case: Example: obtain 1ALU, extract chain A, and trim to a defined region for downstream binder design analysis.

Quick Start

Fetch PDB 1ALU, extract chain A, and save as chain_A.pdb.