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Citation: Enlin Tian, Yuxiang Wang, Wen-Bin Zhang. A Method for 3D Printing Protein Models and Its Application in Teaching[J]. University Chemistry, ;2023, 38(5): 302-307. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202206074 shu

A Method for 3D Printing Protein Models and Its Application in Teaching

Biomacromolecule-X Team, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China

Corresponding author: Wen-Bin Zhang, wenbin@pku.edu.cn
Received Date: 21 June 2022

Herein, we report a method for constructing protein models via 3D printing, and demonstrate it using a series of protein models with distinct structures. These models can be used in teaching to visualize hierarchical protein structures in real space and to help students understand topics such as protein folding and protein-protein interactions. They are also useful in scientific research as aesthetically appealing representations and pieces of art for the popularization of science.
- 3D printing,
- Protein models,
- Protein folding,
- Hierarchical structure,
- Protein-protein interaction
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