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Use the box above to search for the structure of a molecule. The lower box gives a choice of databases to search. Try, for example, aspirin, clotrimazole, vasopressin or other molecule names that you might find. The RCSB is a database that uses codes such as 4N7K and 4OAA to identify proteins. You are advised to browse their database before searching.
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