PocketMol: A molecular visualization tool for the Pocket PC

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Abstract

Molecular visualization programs are available on many platforms. They allow a user to visualize and manipulate molecular structures. PocketMol provides the same functionality on a Pocket PC handheld computer. Using standard protein data bank (pdb) files, the user can move, rotate, and scale a protein to explore its structure and function. The user can choose from a standard backbone view or a simplified view using only alpha carbon atoms. PocketMolGX uses the Microsoft Game API to provide fast animation that is quite smooth. PocketMol is designed as an aid for those wishing to explore or demonstrate protein structures without the availability of a full-size computer

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages11-14
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0769514235, 9780769514239
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 4 2001
Event2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001 - Bethesda, United States
Duration: Nov 4 2001Nov 6 2001

Conference

Conference2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBethesda
Period11/4/0111/6/01

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics

Keywords

  • Handheld computers
  • Proteins
  • Personal communication networks
  • Data visualization
  • Spine
  • Animation
  • Read-write memory
  • Operating
  • systems
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computer Science

Disciplines

  • Bioinformatics
  • Communication Technology and New Media
  • Databases and Information Systems
  • OS and Networks
  • Science and Technology Studies

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