This journal publishes research on the structural determination of biological macromolecules and complexes using techniques such as X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. Studies focus on elucidating the atomic and molecular basis of biological processes, including protein function, drug interactions, and cellular mechanisms. The research often informs drug discovery and development, and investigates structural aspects of diseases and therapeutic interventions.
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Structural BiologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Biochemical Research MethodsBiochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiophysicsCrystallography
Scopus Categories
Structural Biology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Enzyme Structure and FunctionProtein Structure and DynamicsAdvanced Electron Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsBiochemical and Molecular ResearchBacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyEnzyme Production and CharacterizationPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsComputational Drug Discovery MethodsAdvanced X-ray Imaging Techniques