pdb-database

Search and download macromolecular structures from the RCSB Protein Data Bank.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill pdb-database-yezez9
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Skill: pdb-database
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/pdb-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill pdb-database-yezez9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires rcsb-api, requests, Bio.PDB, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides direct access to the RCSB Protein Data Bank, enabling users to find, download, and analyze 3D structural data of biological macromolecules, streamlining research in structural biology and drug discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Structures: Find proteins and nucleic acids by text, sequence, or structural similarity.
  • Download Coordinates: Retrieve structure files in PDB, mmCIF, or BinaryCIF formats.
  • Retrieve Metadata: Access experimental details, resolution, and organism information.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all human hemoglobin structures resolved below 2.0 Ångströms to study oxygen binding mechanisms.

Quick Start

Use the pdb-database skill to search for all human protein structures with a resolution less than 2.0 Å.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdb-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the RCSB Protein Data Bank for protein structures by resolution?

You can search the RCSB Protein Data Bank using text queries to filter macromolecular structures by specific experimental resolution thresholds, such as finding human protein structures resolved below 2.0 Angstroms.

Can I retrieve macromolecular coordinates in mmCIF or BinaryCIF formats?

Yes, you can download 3D structural data of biological macromolecules directly in PDB, mmCIF, and BinaryCIF coordinate formats to support structural biology analysis and drug discovery workflows.

What types of similarity searches are available for finding biological macromolecules?

Available similarity searches for biological macromolecules include text-based, sequence-based, and structural similarity searches, enabling researchers to find related proteins and nucleic acids within the data bank.

How do I access experimental metadata for 3D structural data from the RCSB PDB?

You can retrieve associated experimental metadata for 3D structural data directly from the RCSB PDB, accessing details such as experimental methods, resolution, and organism information for your structural biology research.

Does this skill require Bio.PDB or requests to fetch structural biology data?

Yes, accessing and processing 3D structural biology data utilizes standard dependencies including the requests library, the rcsb-api, and Bio.PDB to programmatically search and retrieve macromolecular information.

What is the best way to find all human protein structures for drug discovery workflows?

The best way to find human protein structures for drug discovery is to perform a targeted text search filtering by organism and experimental resolution, retrieving relevant metadata and coordinate files for downstream analysis.