What is molecular graphics?
term Graphics refers to drawings or images that are created according to mathematics rules. molecular refers to molecules and their components. One of the meanings of molecular graphics is therefore the study of molecules by visualizing the molecules themselves and their components. Molecular graphics also refer to the three -dimensional display of the molecules that are created to explore and understand their answers during reactions and interactions
Molecular graphics have certain advantages over physical models. Physical models can cause problems because the structure is covered, there is a false impression of flexibility, the superposition is almost impossible, or they are just too cumbersome to work. All these problems can be overcome using computer graphics. Research cooperation for protein structural bioinformatics (RCSB) data bank (PDB) in which experimentally determined information on the structures of nucleic acids, proteins and KOMplex assemblies. Since April 27, 2010 there was 64 932 structures in the database. RCSB popularizes its function by inviting visitors to build 3D viruses at Rutgers University in Rutgers Day. RCSB also sponsor protein modeling studies at regional scientific Olympics in the United States. The global protein data bank (wwpdb) is an international organization in which group as RCSB; Pdbe, European counterpart; and pdbj, Japanese counterpart; belongs to.
Another area in which molecular graphics are extremely important is the design of drugs. Molecular Graphics design of assisted medicine - also known as computer design (CADD), Molecular design supported by computer (CAMD) or drug based on structural (SBDD) - for example, one of the key research interests of the faculty involved in specialization of medicinal chemistrythe sciences.
Specialized software for creating molecular graphics, called Molecular Design Software , is available in a number of commercial packages. There are also specific versions focused on a drug -based drug -based design. In the drug design, docking - the ability to connect the displayed molecule to the receptor - one of the key attributes that distinguish the drug design software creates other molecular design software.