Jeffrey Taylor (jeff at adeno.wistar.upenn.edu) wrote:
: I don't know of any protein specific programming books but I can tell you a few
: things to get you started. There are two basic ways that proteins structure
: data can be represented. One way is simply a list (array) of XYZ cartesian
: coordinates representing the atom postitions. A second method often used is
: a system of "internal" coordinates. In this case an array of bond lengths,
: angles and torsions can describe a protein structure. Most programs that use
: internal coordinates also use cartesian coordinates and can easily convert
: between the two.
Using internal coordinates has been suggested by a number of people. Could
you tell me where I can find some information on the subject (or publically
available code)?
: I hope this helps a little. You should search out all the code you can find
: (and there is a lot) that deals with proteins and see what others have done.
: Happy coding.
Thanks for the info, and that goes for the other people who answered too.
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