Bendix: Intuitive helix geometry analysis and abstraction

Abstract

Summary: The flexibility of α-helices is important for membrane protein function and calls for better visualization and analysis. Software is presented that quantifies and projects the helix axis evolution over time, with the choice of uniform or analytic heatmap graphics according to the local geometry. Bendix supports static, molecular dynamics, atomistic and coarse-grained input. © The Author (2012). Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.