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Visualizing networks of mobility in proteins

An algorithm called CONTACT identifies correlated side-chain motions in proteins from X-ray crystallographic data, providing insights into dynamics and function.

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Figure 1: Using clashes to determine correlated motions.

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Wilson, M. Visualizing networks of mobility in proteins. Nat Methods 10, 835–837 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth.2606

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