Structural genomics: opportunities and challenges

Curr Opin Chem Biol. 2001 Aug;5(4):402-8. doi: 10.1016/s1367-5931(00)00221-0.

Abstract

Following the complete genome sequencing of an increasing number of organisms, structural biology is engaging in a systematic approach of high-throughput structure determination called structural genomics to create a complete inventory of protein folds/structures that will help predict functions for all proteins. First results show that structural genomics will be highly effective in finding functional annotations for proteins of unknown function.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Drug Design
  • Genome*
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Protein Conformation
  • Protein Folding