Open AccessModels of the solvent-accessible surface of biopolymers
Author(s) -
R. E. Smith
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/378845
Subject(s) - stereolithography , rapid prototyping , computer science , biopolymer , engineering drawing , chemistry , engineering , mechanical engineering , organic chemistry , polymer
Many biopolymers such as proteins, DNA, and RNA have been studied because they have important biomedical roles and may be good targets for therapeutic action in treating diseases. This report describes how plastic models of the solvent-accessible surface of biopolymers were made. Computer files containing sets of triangles were calculated, then used on a stereolithography machine to make the models. Small (2 in.) models were made to test whether the computer calculations were done correctly. Also, files of the type (.stl) required by any ISO 9001 rapid prototyping machine were written onto a CD-ROM for distribution to American companies