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Phenix.refine Restraints: replicating refmac external restaints
by Elliot Nelson 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Hi All, Looking to generate restraints for phenix.refine that are similiar/equivalent to external restraints in REFMAC. From over viewing the documentation i feel the correct way to do this is to generate bond restraints, i.e: Equivalent of: exte dist first chain A resi 38 atom C alte A second chain A resi 38 atom C alte B value 0.0 sigma 0.02 type 1 would be : refinment.geometry_restraints.edits { bond { action = *add atom_selection_1 = chain A and resid 38 and altloc A and name C atom_selection_2 = chain A and resid 38 and altloc B and name C symmetry_operation = None distance_ideal = 0.0 sigma = 0.02 slack = None } } If this is incorrect: Am i missing another way to create external restraint functionality in phenix, or am I making a more fundamental misunderstanding of how restraints are handled in both programs? Thanks in advance Elliot Nelson

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QuantumBio Release: XModeScore & DivCon Discovery Suite v7.1
by Lance Westerhoff 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Hello All- I trust everyone had a nice holiday break and a Happy New Year! Today, we are excited to kick the new year off with a new release of our QM/MM refinement and analysis plugin for the Phenix platform. The full announcement, along with links to the details and licensing information, is available at this URL: http://www.quantumbioinc.com/news/show/DDS-012017 Thanks to our many users - academic, industrial, and government - who have provided feedback and support for this effort. This plugin, available within the DivCon Discovery Suite version 7.1, has a number of significant improvements applicable to users of Phenix including: * QM/MM X-ray Refinement Standard: Version 7.1 represents a complete overhaul of our MM and QM/MM implementation for improved stability, performance, and usability. Our fully automated QM/MM implementation has now come out of "beta" status and it is ready for production use. The implementation also supports truncated residues, multiple regions, and integrated ligand atom typing. * Application: Fragment Based Drug Design: Phenix/DivCon coupled with the novel, our patent pending XModeScore tool has been applied to several key areas including protomer/tautomer determination, binding mode selection, crystal water positioning, and now even fragment-based screening. We have provided a tutorial of MOE-based fragment docking coupled with XModeScore-based selection. * New Structure/Chemistry Analyses: The question we often hear from new users is how one can evaluate the performance of QM and QM/MM X-ray refinement vs. more conventional methods. We have now packaged several before/after analyses within refinement including Clash Scores (using phenix.molprobity); Strain, Interaction Energies, and ZDD (using DivCon); and GBVI/WSA dG binding score prediction (using MOE - as available). * New Feature [beta] - Protonation: Fast, integrated protonation and hydrogen bond network optimization is a perpetual problem in the field (especially in X-ray crystallography). This method uses a combination of dead end elimination and graph theory along with crystallographic symmetry and density - as available - to quickly and accurately determine the correct protonation states of bound ligands, active sites, waters, and protein/DNA/RNA. If you are interested in using or evaluating our linear scaling, quantum mechanics software in your drug discovery efforts or if you would like to schedule an on-line or on-site meeting to discuss the technology, please email sales(a)quantumbioinc.com and let us know. And as with last year, we are waiving the license free for non-profit, academic users as per academic license agreement. Our academic, commercial, consulting, and evaluation licenses are available on-line (most for electronic signature): http://www.quantumbioinc.com/products/software_licensing Have a great 2017! -Lance ____________________ Lance M. Westerhoff, Ph.D. President and General Manager QuantumBio Inc. WWW: http://www.quantumbioinc.com Email: lance(a)quantumbioinc.com Phone: 814-235-6908 Fax: 814-235-6909 This message and any attachments are solely for the intended recipient and should be considered confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately and permanently delete.

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Berkeley Server Downtime (1/13 - 1/14)
by Billy Poon 16 Jan '17

16 Jan '17

Dear all, On Friday, January 13, our servers will be shut down starting at 5:00 pm Pacific for scheduled maintenance in our building. We expect that the servers will be available the next day (1/14) by 6:00 pm Pacific at the latest. This will affect, - The Phenix web site (http://phenix-online.org/) - The DIALS West web site (http://dials.lbl.gov/) - The CCI web site (http://cci.lbl.gov/) - The Structural Biology Technology Portal (http://technology.sbkb.org/) Bug reports and emails requesting help should be queued and we will receive them once the servers are back online. We apologize for any inconvenience. -- Billy K. Poon Research Scientist, Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 33R0345 Berkeley, CA 94720 Tel: (510) 486-5709 Fax: (510) 486-5909 Web: https://phenix-online.org

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Calculation of bond lengths, angles and torsion angle for large number of proteins
by Ashraya Ravikumar 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Hi All, I would like to calculate all the bond lengths, bond angles and main chain torsion angles for a large set of proteins, in PDB format. Could you please let me know which module/command in phenix is suitable for this task? Regards, Ashraya

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Re: [phenixbb] Modified DNA residue
by Pavel Afonine 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Hi Melissa, we need to have a closer look to understand what's happening... Could you please send us these PDB file: - original (before modifications); - file after modifications; - file after refinement; - cif file. Pavel On 1/11/17 14:15, Melissa Ford wrote: > I'm having working on modeling a sulfur on the phosphate backbone of > DNA in replace of one of the oxygens and have encountered some > restraint problems. I've successfully managed to replace the oxygen > with a sulfur in the proper geometry in a pdb, generate a cif file for > the modified residue (adenosine 5'-phosphorothioate), and run an > initial refinement. Upon that refinement, a few errors occur. First, > since the phosphate bound to the sulfur is the first atom of the > modified residue the angle between the O3' (of the neighboring > residue) - P- S is not recognized and forced into an unfavorable > geometry. When trying to add that additional angle to the cif file, I > get an error. Aditionally, the change causes Phenix to not recognize > the chirality of the C3' that the phosphate is bonded to and forces > the ribose into a planar conformation. I am sure there is something I > am missing that allows phenix to recognize this new residue as a > modified nucleotide so that it knows these restraints. Any insight on > this would be great. Thank you!

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Modified DNA residue
by Melissa Ford 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

I'm having working on modeling a sulfur on the phosphate backbone of DNA in replace of one of the oxygens and have encountered some restraint problems. I've successfully managed to replace the oxygen with a sulfur in the proper geometry in a pdb, generate a cif file for the modified residue (adenosine 5'-phosphorothioate), and run an initial refinement. Upon that refinement, a few errors occur. First, since the phosphate bound to the sulfur is the first atom of the modified residue the angle between the O3' (of the neighboring residue) - P- S is not recognized and forced into an unfavorable geometry. When trying to add that additional angle to the cif file, I get an error. Aditionally, the change causes Phenix to not recognize the chirality of the C3' that the phosphate is bonded to and forces the ribose into a planar conformation. I am sure there is something I am missing that allows phenix to recognize this new residue as a modified nucleotide so that it knows these restraints. Any insight on this would be great. Thank you!

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error message after running phenix.refine: Unable to create Kinemagefile: float division by zero
by Georg Mlynek 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Dear All, I getting this error message at the end of running phenix.refine: Unable to create Kinemagefile: float division by zero I just get this running phenix.refine on a neutron structure. Joint refinements are fine. I am using dev-2621 and ubuntu 15.10. Thanks in advance best regards, Georg.

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8th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
by Meilleur, Flora 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

First announcement 8th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology Oak Ridge, TN. June 5 - June 9, 2017 Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: https://conference.sns.gov/event/66/ Application deadline: April 22, 2017 The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or with limited experience of neutron scattering. Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from the United States. International applications are welcome - however the course organization is not able to support travel or accommodation. The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fee for all selected participants. The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support (for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to meilleurf(a)ornl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> before April 22, 2017. Flora Meilleur, Ph. D Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry North Carolina State University Neutron Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phone: 865-242-5747

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Scientist position at AbbVie
by Longenecker, Kenton L 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Hi - Please see the following job opportunity below and find full description to apply at: http://abbvie.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1608252&lang=en Senior Scientist II, Structural Biology-1608252 AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. Description The Protein Crystallography Group at AbbVie Headquarters in Lake County, Illinois is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our Structure-Based Drug Discovery team. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in modern X-ray Crystallography techniques and computational methods of molecular structure analysis. As part of multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Scientist will utilize fragment-based strategies to identify ligands and provide insight to advance drug discovery targets through structure-based design. The successful candidate will contribute to drug discovery projects across the portfolio of AbbVie interests that also include therapeutic antibodies and novel biologics. ________________________________ Kenton Longenecker, Ph.D. Principal Scientist AbbVie R&D Discovery, DCAT Structural Biology 1 N. Waukegan Road, AP10-LL North Chicago, IL 60064 OFFICE 847-938-1428 EMAIL kenton.longenecker(a)abbvie.com<mailto:%[email protected]> abbvie.com<http://www.abbvie.com> This communication may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any other dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete it from his or her computer. ________________________________

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Academic position in glycoscience at The University of York
by Jon Agirre 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Not to be confused with our previous job posting - please note the earlier deadline (5th of February) for this one! The Department of Chemistry at The University of York is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher in glycoscience with a clear vision to lead their own programme of excellent research, which will complement that of Professor Gideon Davies, FRS FMedSci and other members of the York Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL). The role is available at any level and we welcome interest from talented academics with an impressive research profile appropriate to the level of application and a collegiate approach to their work. We would particularly welcome applications from researchers with a track record in chemical biology approaches to mammalian glycoscience; preferably with biomedical aspects. You will join a department renowned internationally for its research. Combined with a dedication to high-quality teaching and excellent student satisfaction, we are recognised consistently for our family-friendly policies and are proud of our Athena SWAN Gold Award. Key Requirements (viewed relative to the level of post applied for – see candidate briefs for more details): - PhD in a Chemical or Biochemical Science - Demonstrated expertise in a field/fields central to glycoscience - Ability to undertake high-quality research and publish in leading, peer-reviewed journals - Ability to define, lead, manage and attract funds for research, operating across disciplinary boundaries - Experience of and commitment to teaching and learning at undergraduate level. - Demonstrable capacity for creative thinking and planning - Substantial recent publication record in leading peer-reviewed journal - Evidence of national and/or international collaboration More information: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show _job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_web_page_id=297414 Deadline for applications: 05/02/2017 -- Dr Jon Agirre York Structural Biology Laboratory / Department of Chemistry University of York, Heslington, YO10 5DD, York, England http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/research/ysbl/people/staff/jagirre/ +44 (0) 1904 32 8270

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