VistaPDB Ribbon Model

Model Types

Stick
Ball and Stick
Space Filling
Ribbon
Surface

VistaPDB VistaPDB Manual -> Models -> Ribbon Models

Ribbon Models

Ribbon models are an excellent way to visualize secondary structure of proteins. Several types of models are supported:

Ribbon only: model in which the main chain is represented as a simple ribbon.
Ribbon and String: Model in which helices and sheets are represented by a ribbon, and loops by a string.
Ribbon and Cylinder: Model in which helices are represented as a ribbon, sheets as a cylinder, and loops as a string.

To swith to a Ribbon Model, go to Layers->Ribbon or use the toolbar model selection menu. Ribbon models are constructed using the algorithm described by Carson and Bugg (J.Mol.Graphics 4:121-122).