About the Electron Microscopy Data Bank

The Electron Microscopy Data Bank (EMDB) contains experimentally determined three-dimensional maps and associated experimental data and files. The EMDB was established in 2002 at the PDBe, European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI).

The requirements for a cryoEM map archive led to the implementation of a Web-based deposition system, EmDep, for macro-molecular maps determined by electron microscopy, which facilitates deposition of maps and associated experimental data for inclusion in the EMDB. A search tool (EMsearch) and Atlas pages for each entry provide easy access to the data. The EMDB ftp site has a structures sub-directory containing details of experimental data from each deposition, ordered by accession code. Maps, images and other data files including XML files can be downloaded from the FTP area.

The RCSB also acts as a deposition, data processing and distribution centre for EMDB data.

The NCMI is a collaborative partner in providing services and tools concerning the EMDB.

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