3D Print: Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)
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3D Model Information
PDB structure used to generate the model file: 4ar7
Model generated with: UCSF Chimera
Model physical size (in mm): 33.6 x 49.5 x 46.5
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Printed on: Ultimaker S3
Model material: PLA
Support material: PVA (water soluble)
Output scale: 175%
3D Print and Structural Features of GFP
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GFP is a small protein that glows green when exposed to ultraviolet light. The protein chain forms a cylindrical can called beta barrel (Image 1).
The protein chain folds into 11 beta strands with one portion of the chain threading straight through the middle, called chromophore. Painting the N- and C-termini in blue and red respectively allows for exploration how the polypeptide forms the secondary and tertiary structure (Image 2).
The atoms essential in forming the chromophore are represented as spheres in this model and painted yellow (Image 3).
