PepBuild is an automatic web server for generating an optimized PDB file. Starting with the query protein sequence, the server:

  • Builds the query peptide based on the user's input-

·  type of amino acid residue,

·  its nature (protonated /non-protonated),

·  secondary structure (helix,sheet or coil)

·  and protecting groups (ACE/BOC and NHE/NME).

  • Calculates the Cartesian coordinates from the internal coordinates and generates a complete PDB file.
  • Runs SCWRL to optimize side chain of amino acid residues.
  • And finally displays the PDB file on standard output.