diff --git a/science/libccp4/pkg-descr b/science/libccp4/pkg-descr index 8e24c34b4c17..a88f627c63b9 100644 --- a/science/libccp4/pkg-descr +++ b/science/libccp4/pkg-descr @@ -1,10 +1,13 @@ -CCP4 exists to produce and support a world-leading, integrated suite of programs -that allows researchers to determine macromolecular structures by X-ray -crystallography, and other biophysical techniques. CCP4 aims to develop and -support the development of cutting edge approaches to experimental determination -and analysis of protein structure, and integrate these approaches into the -suite. CCP4 is a community based resource that supports the widest possible -researcher community, embracing academic, not for profit, and for profit -research. CCP4 aims to play a key role in the education and training of -scientists in experimental structural biology. It encourages the wide -dissemination of new ideas, techniques and practice. +CCP4 is a world-leading, integrated software suite for macromolecular +structure determination using X-ray crystallography and other biophysical +techniques. It provides a comprehensive collection of programs covering +all stages of the process, from data processing and phasing (e.g., Crank) +to molecular replacement (e.g., Beast, AMPLE), model building (e.g., +Buccaneer), refinement (e.g., REFMAC), and validation. + +The suite features automated structure solution pipelines and modern +graphical user interfaces like CCP4i2. As a community-based resource, +CCP4 supports a wide research community and plays a key role in the +education and training of scientists in experimental structural biology. +Its modular design and Coordinate Library offer flexibility and extensive +functionality for structural biologists.