Structural Genomics

Definition

A field of research that focuses on determining the three-dimensional structures of proteins, often using techniques like X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

Etymology

From the Latin words 'structura' meaning 'structure' and 'genomics', which refers to the study of genomes.

Example

Structural genomics allows us to understand how proteins fold into specific shapes and interact with other molecules.

Related Terms

• Protein structure
• Crystallography
• NMR