RCSB PDB Mobile : iOS and Android mobile apps to provide data access and visualization to the RCSB Protein Data Bank

• DOI: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btu596
• Publication Date: 2014-09-03T06:17:49Z
• Authors: Gregory B. Quinn; Chunxiao Bi; Cole H. Christie; Kyle Pang; Andreas Prlić; Takanori Nakane; Christine Zardecki; Maria Voigt; Helen M. Berman; Philip E. Bourne; Peter W. Rose
• Keywords: Protein Data Bank; Data access

Abstract Summary: The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics Protein Data Bank (RCSB PDB) resource provides tools query, analysis and visualization of the 3D structures in PDB archive. As mobile Web is starting to surpass desktop laptop usage, scientists educators are beginning integrate devices into their research teaching. In response, we have developed RCSB Mobile app iOS Android platforms enable fast convenient access data services. Using app, users from general public expert researchers can quickly search visualize biomolecules, add personal annotations via PDB’s integrated MyPDB service. Availability implementation: freely available Apple App Store Google Play ( http://www.rcsb.org ). Contact: [e-mail]