SCOP

SCOP (Structural Classification of Proteins) is a system used by scientists to categorize and organize proteins based on their three-dimensional structures and evolutionary relationships. Instead of focusing solely on the sequence of amino acids, SCOP groups proteins into classes, folds, superfamilies, and families, reflecting their structural similarities and functional relationships. This classification helps researchers understand how proteins are related, predict functions of unknown proteins, and study their evolution. Overall, SCOP provides a structured way to organize the vast diversity of proteins in nature, aiding scientific discovery and knowledge sharing.