PDB deposition

PDB deposition involves scientists submitting detailed information about their research findings—specifically, the 3D structures of molecules like proteins and DNA—to a public database called the Protein Data Bank (PDB). This process ensures that their data is accessible and usable by others in the scientific community worldwide, fostering transparency, collaboration, and further discovery. Depositing data typically includes the structural coordinates, experimental details, and metadata, making it a vital step in validating and sharing scientific knowledge about molecular structures.