FoldScript v0.9


News • October 1st, 2024: we are pleased to announce the release of our new webservice: FoldScript


F.A.Q.
Q: What do I need to run FoldScript?
FoldScript is operated as a Web service. It is accessible via any modern Web browser equipped with a PDF reader:

  • Supported Web browsers are:

Q: In my FoldScript representation, which secondary structure element the symbol "η" refers to?
The η symbol refers to a 310-helix.
α-helices, 310-helices and π-helices are displayed as medium, small and large squiggles with α, η and π labels, respectively.
β-strands are rendered as arrows labeled β.
Strict β-turns and α-turns are displayed as TT and TTT letters, respectively.

Q: I modeled a protein containing a ligand and the latter does not seem to be taken into account (I do not see any contacts with it on the representation). Why?
To date, not all ligands or post-translational modifications proposed by AlphaFold 3 are supported. Ligands not present in the table below will not be considered in the analysis performed by FoldScript.

Hetero-compound type Name
Nucleotides ADE GUA CYT THY URI A G C T U DA DG DC DT
Porphyrin groups HEM BCL BPH MQ7
Sugars GLC GAL MAN NAG FUC SIA XYL
Ions CA CO CU FE K MG MN N ZN CL
Miscellaneous NAD NAH NDP NAP FMN
Modified amino acids Regardless of their names, as long as they contain main chain atoms N, , C, O


Q: How can I manually add any feature in a figure generated by FoldScript?
PDF files generated by FoldScript can be edited using Adobe Illustrator.
If you experience font issues while displaying PDF files in Illustrator, please download the following archive containing CourierPS and SymbolPS fonts. Unzip the archive and install the fonts ('how to' for Windows 7 and later - 'how to' for Mac OS X).
You can also generate JPG or TIFF files and use the image editing software of your choice.

Q: Can I download and install FoldScript on my computer or my server?
Due to software license constraints, FoldScript can only be run online through the present website.

Q: I have a problem that is not listed here.
Do not hesitate to contact us (espript@ibcp.fr) if you require any further information or if you need some help with FoldScript.



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