Protein Parameters Calculator
Calculate protein biophysical parameters and generate purification recommendations.
CLI Usage
Use the CLI at scripts/protparam_cli.py:
Basic Usage
bash
scripts/protparam_cli.py --sequence MKTAYIAKQRQISFVKSH...
With Purification Recommendations
bash
scripts/protparam_cli.py --sequence MKTAYIAKQRQISFVKSH... --purification
JSON Output
bash
scripts/protparam_cli.py --sequence MKTAYIAKQRQISFVKSH... --json
Options
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--sequence, -s: Amino acid sequence in single letter code (required) - •
--purification, -p: Include purification recommendations - •
--json: Output results as JSON
Parameters Calculated
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Basic Properties
- •Sequence length (amino acids)
- •Molecular weight (Da)
- •Theoretical isoelectric point (pI)
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Spectroscopic Properties
- •Molar extinction coefficient at 280nm (M-1cm-1)
- •Absorbance 0.1% (1 g/L)
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Tag Detection
- •His6 tag
- •MBP (Maltose Binding Protein)
- •GST (Glutathione S-Transferase)
- •SUMO tag
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Cleavage Site Detection
- •TEV protease (ENLYFQ/S)
- •3C/PreScission protease (LEVLFQ/GP)
- •Thrombin (LVPR/GS)
- •SUMO protease (Ulp1)
Purification Recommendations
When --purification is enabled, provides recommendations for:
- •Affinity chromatography column (HisTrap, Amylose, GSTrap)
- •Tag cleavage strategy
- •Ion exchange column (Q or S based on pI)
- •Concentrator MWCO
- •Size exclusion column (S75, S200, Superose 6)