How can I remove ligands in PDB structure?

Question

[jsw940]

Hello,

I have a question about comparing the structures of two proteins.

I tried to compare two proteins using superposing in expasy but there is a problem.

As you see, a structure from the official PDB file has RNA parts interacting with protein.

I just want to compare protein versus protein. Then, how can I remove that nucleotide parts?

Thanks!

[cpad0112]

Open PDB file in a text editor, and remove RNA coordinates.As I understand, protein viewers such as SPDBV allows you to hide the element of your choice. Check if the software you are using, allows you to hide intercalating RNA.

[jsw940]

Thank you very much! I made images that I want using SPDBV. It really helps me.

Answer 1

[jgreener]

If it's just one case, manually delete the ATOM/HETATM records you don't need from the PDB file.

[jsw940]

Thank you! I could edit my PDB files using MS excel. And that RNA parts really removed!