used to probe molecular dynamics trajectories as well as known structures. ProDy is a popular tool for such analysis. Examples Conformational changes are important for: ABC transporters catalysis cellular locomotion and motor proteins formation of protein complexes ion channels mechanoreceptors and mechanotransduction regulatory activity transport of metabolites across cell membranes See also Database of protein conformational diversity Protein dynamics The Database of Macromolecular Motions (molmovdb) External links Frauenfelder, H. New looks at protein motions Nature 338, 623 - 624 (20 April 1989). Sensing with electro-switchable biosurfaces References Microbiology techniques