PyMol is one of the most widely used bioinformatics software. Generally, it is used as a molecular viewer to visualize macromolecules and small molecules. In this article, we are discussing several uses and applications of PyMol.

• To visualize different kinds of molecules such as proteins, compounds, or molecules.
• You can also use it as a molecular builder. For more details, read this article.
• To export files into different formats.
• You can save sessions. For example, if you are working with a protein and would like to save a particular pose, then you can save it as a session and continue from that point later.
• Measure bond lengths and find polar contacts between receptor and ligand.
• Find disulfide bridges in a protein structure. For more details, read this article.
• Save high-quality images in PNG format.
• Export into different formats such as PDB.
• Open different file formats such as sdf, pdb, pdbqt, and so on.
• Perform various operations on structures such as removing atoms or residues, changing colors, labeling residues, and so on.
• Easy install of plugins.

References

1. The PyMOL Molecular Graphics System, Version 1.2r3pre, Schrödinger, LLC.