Definitions for "Structural biology"
A field of study dedicated to determining the three-dimensional structures of biological molecules to better understand the function of these molecules.
The field of biology that studies the three-dimensional and spatial description of biomolecules. Techniques such as X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy are commonly used in structural biology studies. Determining the three-dimensional, or tertiary structure of a protein is important to proteomic research. Subtle changes in structure can affect the proper function of a protein, changing its activity, and even leading to its instability and destruction by the cell. See also Bioinformatics, Conformation, NMR, X-Ray Crystallography.
The study of the three-dimensional structures of biological molecules (such as proteins) and their mutual interactions as a means of understanding the functions of these molecules within the cell.