Viewing 3D Structures
ProtSpace integrates with AlphaFold to display 3D protein structures alongside your embedding visualization.
How It Works
When you select a protein with a UniProt accession:
- The structure viewer appears in the sidebar below the legend
- Links to AlphaFold Database and UniProt entry appear at the top - click them anytime
- The AlphaFold structure loads automatically via 3D-Beacons API
Supported Structures
Currently, ProtSpace supports AlphaFold structures only. PDB experimental structures are not yet integrated.
Viewer Controls
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Left drag | Rotate the structure |
| Right drag | Pan the view |
| Scroll | Zoom in/out |
| Double-click | Reset the view |
When Structures Aren't Available
Not all proteins have AlphaFold structures. When no structure is found, the viewer displays:
"No 3D structure was found for <Protein ID>"
Next Steps
- Exporting Results - Save your findings
- FAQ - Common questions