PDBImages: a command-line tool for automated macromolecular structure visualization

Abstract Summary PDBImages is an innovative, open-source Node.js package that harnesses the power of the popular macromolecule structure visualization software Mol*. Designed for use by the scientific community, PDBImages provides a means to generate high-quality images for PDB and AlphaFold DB mode...

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Published in:Bioinformatics (Oxford, England) England), 2023-12, Vol.39 (12)
Main Authors: Midlik, Adam, Nair, Sreenath, Anyango, Stephen, Deshpande, Mandar, Sehnal, David, Varadi, Mihaly, Velankar, Sameer
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Summary PDBImages is an innovative, open-source Node.js package that harnesses the power of the popular macromolecule structure visualization software Mol*. Designed for use by the scientific community, PDBImages provides a means to generate high-quality images for PDB and AlphaFold DB models. Its unique ability to render and save images directly to files in a browserless mode sets it apart, offering users a streamlined, automated process for macromolecular structure visualization. Here, we detail the implementation of PDBImages, enumerating its diverse image types, and elaborating on its user-friendly setup. This powerful tool opens a new gateway for researchers to visualize, analyse, and share their work, fostering a deeper understanding of bioinformatics. Availability and implementation PDBImages is available as an npm package from https://www.npmjs.com/package/pdb-images. The source code is available from https://github.com/PDBeurope/pdb-images.
ISSN:1367-4811
1367-4811
DOI:10.1093/bioinformatics/btad744