Ribbons Citation References.

The software is copyrighted by Mike Carson and licensed through the UAB-CMC.

The background for the software is given below.
If appropriate, one of the following should be cited:

  1. M. Carson and C.E. Bugg (1986) ``Algorithm for Ribbon Models of Proteins'' J.Mol.Graphics, 4:121-122.
  2. M. Carson (1987) ``Ribbon Models of Macromolecules'' J.Mol.Graphics, 5:103-106.
  3. M. Carson (1991) ``Ribbons 2.0'' J.Appl.Cryst., 24:958-961.
  4. M. Carson (1997) ``Ribbons'' Methods in Enzymology, 277:493-505. R.M. Sweet and C.W. Carter, eds, Academic Press.
All the ribbons references are available on-line from my web site.

Photo of mc (circa `93), and ribbons demo used (for 2 seconds) in the movie Jurassic Park.

Need more help?
First, read the friendly manual, then contact me (E-mail preferred).

Send all opinions and questions to carson@cmc.uab.edu
205-934-0480 (fax)
205-934-1983 (phone)

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Center for Macromolecular Crystallography
274 BHS, 79 THT, University Station
Birmingham, AL 35294

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