aa

Amino Acid Structures for PDB2PQR

This module contains the base amino acid structures for pdb2pqr.

Code author: Todd Dolinsky

Code author: Nathan Baker

class pdb2pqr.aa.ALA(atoms, ref)[source]

Alanine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.ARG(atoms, ref)[source]

Arginine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current titration state.

class pdb2pqr.aa.ASN(atoms, ref)[source]

Asparagine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.ASP(atoms, ref)[source]

Aspartic acid class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current titration state.

class pdb2pqr.aa.Amino(atoms, ref)[source]

Amino acid class

This class provides standard features of the amino acids.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Todo

need to see whether super().__init__() should be called

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
add_atom(atom)[source]

Add atom to residue.

Override the existing add_atom; include the link to the reference object.

Parameters:atom (Atom) – atom to add
add_dihedral_angle(value)[source]

Add a dihedral angle to the residue list.

Parameters:value (float) – dihedral angle (in degrees) to add
create_atom(atomname, newcoords)[source]

Create an atom.

Todo

Determine why this is different than superclass method.

Override the generic residue’s version of create_atom().

Parameters:
  • atomname (str) – name of atom
  • newcoords ([float, float, float]) – new coordinates for atom
rebuild_tetrahedral(atomname)[source]

Rebuild a tetrahedral hydrogen group.

This is necessary due to the shortcomings of the quatfit routine - given a tetrahedral geometry and two existing hydrogens, the quatfit routines have two potential solutions. This function uses basic tetrahedral geometry to fix this issue.

Parameters:atomname (str) – the atom name to add
Returns:indication of whether this was successful
Return type:bool
set_state()[source]

Set the name to use for the forcefield based on the current state.

Uses N* and C* for termini.

class pdb2pqr.aa.CYS(atoms, ref)[source]

Cysteine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current state.

If SS-bonded, use CYX. If negatively charged, use CYM. If HG is not present, use CYX.

class pdb2pqr.aa.GLN(atoms, ref)[source]

Glutamine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.GLU(atoms, ref)[source]

Glutamic acid class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current titration state.

class pdb2pqr.aa.GLY(atoms, ref)[source]

Glycine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.HIS(atoms, ref)[source]

Histidine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current titration state.

Histidines are a special case due to the presence of several different forms. This function sets all neutral forms of HIS to neutral HIS by checking to see if optimization removed hacceptor or hdonor flags. Otherwise HID is used as the default.

class pdb2pqr.aa.ILE(atoms, ref)[source]

Isoleucine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.LEU(atoms, ref)[source]

Leucine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.LIG(atoms, ref)[source]

Generic ligand class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize this object.

Todo

why is the force field name “WAT” for this?

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the residue. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
add_atom(atom)[source]

Add an atom to the residue.

Override the existing add_atom - include the link to the reference object.

Parameters:atom (Atom) – add atom to residue
create_atom(atomname, newcoords)[source]

Create a ligand atom.

Parameters:
  • atomname (str) – name of atom to be added
  • newcoords ([float, float, float]) – coordinates for new atom
class pdb2pqr.aa.LYS(atoms, ref)[source]

Lysine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current titration state.

class pdb2pqr.aa.MET(atoms, ref)[source]

Methionine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.PHE(atoms, ref)[source]

Phenylalanine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.PRO(atoms, ref)[source]

Proline class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on the current state.

Uses N* and C* for termini.

class pdb2pqr.aa.SER(atoms, ref)[source]

Serine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.THR(atoms, ref)[source]

Threonine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.TRP(atoms, ref)[source]

Tryptophan class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.TYR(atoms, ref)[source]

Tyrosine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
set_state()[source]

Set forcefield name based on current titration state.

class pdb2pqr.aa.VAL(atoms, ref)[source]

Valine class.

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the amino acid. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
letter_code()[source]

Return letter code for amino acid.

Returns:amino acid 1-letter code
Return type:str
class pdb2pqr.aa.WAT(atoms, ref)[source]

Water class.

Todo

Why is water in the amino acid module?

__init__(atoms, ref)[source]

Initialize object.

Parameters:
  • atoms ([Atom]) – A list of Atom objects to be stored in this object
  • ref (Residue) – The reference object for the residue. Used to convert from the alternate naming scheme to the main naming scheme.
add_atom(atom)[source]

Add an atom to the residue.

Override the existing add_atom - include the link to the reference object.

Parameters:atom (Atom) – add atom to residue
create_atom(atomname, newcoords)[source]

Create a water atom.

Note the HETATM field.

Todo

There is a huge amount of duplicated code in this module.

Parameters:
  • atomname (str) – name of atom to be added
  • newcoords ([float, float, float]) – coordinates for new atom
water_residue_names = ['HOH', 'WAT']