The granularity at which the symmetry calculation is performed. In 'Global Symmetry' all polymeric subunits in assembly are used. In 'Local Symmetry' only a subset of polymeric subunits is considered. In 'Pseudo Symmetry' the threshold for subunits similarity is relaxed.
Allowable values: Global Symmetry, Pseudo Symmetry, Local Symmetry
Oligomeric state refers to a composition of polymeric subunits in quaternary structure. Quaternary structure may be composed either exclusively of several copies of identical subunits, in which case they are termed homo-oligomers, or alternatively by at least one copy of different subunits (hetero-oligomers). Quaternary structure composed of a single subunit is denoted as 'Monomer'.
Examples: Monomer, Homo 2-mer, Hetero 3-mer
The orientation of the principal rotation (symmetry) axis.
Each type of different subunits is assigned a latter. The number of equivalent subunits is added as a coefficient after each letter (except 1 which is not added explicitly).
Symmetry symbol refers to point group or helical symmetry of identical polymeric subunits in Schönflies notation. Contains point group symbol (e.g., C2, C5, D2, T, O, I) or H for helical symmetry.
Examples: C1, D3, H
Symmetry type refers to point group or helical symmetry of identical polymeric subunits. Contains point group types (e.g. Cyclic, Dihedral) or Helical for helical symmetry.
Allowable values: Asymmetric, Cyclic, Dihedral, Tetrahedral, Octahedral, Icosahedral, Helical
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Clusters describe grouping of 'identical' subunits.