The Structural Genomics Update for December reports a centralized system created by the Protein Structure Initiative (PSI) that allows investigators an easy way to submit protein target suggestions to the ten PSI structural genomics centres. These proposals are evaluated for feasibility and consistency with the overall goal of the programme. The four large-scale production centres are pursuing structural studies of more than 1,400 community-nominated targets. The six PSI specialized centres, which focus on various structure-determination bottlenecks, also consider target nominations. For further information, guidelines and submission service, see the news article.
In the rest of the December update, see the featured molecule (scavenger decapping enzyme DcpS), selected free-to-access research articles from across Nature Publishing Group journals, as well as other articles and news, including an events calendar.
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Nautilus post announcing launch of the structural genomics knowledgebase.