scientific-protein-domain-family

Identify protein domain architectures and assign family classifications using InterPro and InterProScan.

3|1|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nahisaho/satori --skill scientific-protein-domain-family
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Skill: scientific-protein-domain-family
Source: https://github.com/nahisaho/satori/tree/main/src/.github/skills/scientific-protein-domain-family
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nahisaho/satori --skill scientific-protein-domain-family

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a streamlined workflow for identifying protein domain structures and classifying proteins into families using InterPro annotations, InterProScan results, and domain visualization to support comparative genomics and evolutionary studies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • InterPro annotation retrieval and domain search for unknown proteins.
  • Sequence-based domain prediction via InterProScan with aggregated results (Pfam/SMART/CDD, etc.).
  • Pfam/SMART/CDD domain classification and domain architecture visualization.
  • Domain-family comparison and phylogenetic context for multiple proteins.

Quick Start

Run the protein-domain pipeline on a sequence to obtain annotated domains and family classifications.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-protein-domain-family

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

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How do I identify protein domains and classify families from a sequence?

Protein domain identification and family classification are performed by running InterProScan on your sequence to fetch InterPro annotations, aggregating results from databases like Pfam and SMART to predict domain architectures.

Can InterProScan predict domain architectures for small sets of proteins?

Yes, InterProScan can predict domain architectures for small sets of proteins by processing sequences to retrieve InterPro annotations and generating visualizations of the classified Pfam, SMART, and CDD domains.

What is the best way to visualize Pfam domain architectures for comparative genomics?

Visualizing Pfam domain architectures for comparative genomics involves using InterPro annotation retrieval to map domain boundaries, then generating architecture visualizations that compare protein families across multiple sequences.

How does InterPro annotation retrieval work for unknown proteins?

InterPro annotation retrieval for unknown proteins works by querying the sequence against InterProScan, which aggregates domain predictions from member databases like CDD and SMART to assign family classifications and map domain structures.

Can I compare protein families and phylogenetic contexts using InterPro?

Yes, you can compare protein families and phylogenetic contexts using InterPro by identifying domain architectures across multiple protein sequences, enabling evolutionary analysis and comparative genomics through aggregated domain classifications.

Do I need raw protein sequences to predict domains with InterProScan?

Yes, you need raw protein sequences as input to predict domains with InterProScan, which processes the sequence data to retrieve InterPro annotations and generate domain architecture visualizations for analysis.