Explore plastic-degrading enzymes.
PETadex is an open-source platform for discovering and analyzing plastic-degrading enzymes (PETases). Search sequences, view 3D structures, and explore experimental data for enzymes that break down plastics.
Open-source and community-driven.
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Comprehensive Sequence Database
Access a curated collection of plastic-degrading enzyme sequences with detailed metadata, experimental data, and provenance information from research worldwide.
- 350+ PETase sequences
- Experimental activity data
- Geographic metadata
- Regular updates
3D Structure Visualization
Explore protein structures in your browser with interactive 3D visualization. View PDB structures, analyze binding sites, and understand enzyme mechanisms.
- Interactive 3D viewer
- PDB structure data
- Structural annotations
- Browser-based rendering
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Experimental Data & Analytics
Access experimental measurements, plate reader data, and enzyme activity profiles. Compare performance across conditions and identify promising candidates.
- Activity measurements
- Environmental parameters
- Data visualization
- Export capabilities
Use Cases
How researchers use PETadex
"Find novel enzyme variants with specific activity profiles for bioengineering applications."
"Explore the geographic distribution of plastic-degrading enzymes and discover patterns in enzyme evolution."
"Access comprehensive datasets for computational modeling and machine learning applications."
Start exploring today.
Join the community tackling plastic pollution through enzyme research.
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