Proteins

Translating DNA to Protein

Protein translations of DNA sequences can be displayed directly below the DNA sequence by pressing the 'MODE' button or in the lower display area by pressing 'Protein' button

In DNADynamo DNA is translated to protein using the Standard Genetic Code only

You can set translation start and stop points within the DNA sequence

The example below shows translated mode

Protein translations are linked to the corresponding DNA sequence. If you edit the DNA sequence, the protein translation changes accordingly.

If you edit the protein sequence, you must select a corresponding codon from a pop-up menu so that the DNA sequence can be updated. Codon Usage data can be displayed alongside codon choice, helping with the design of mutagenesis primers.

Protein Sequences without a corresponding DNA Sequence

you can open an empty 'protein only window' using the menu options 'File' -> 'New Protein Window' into which you can type or paste protein sequence

you can translate a DNA sequence into a protein window that is not linked to the corresponding DNA sequence using menu options 'Protein' -> 'New Protein Only Window' -> 'With translation of current DNA sequence'

If you enter a genbank accession number for a protein record, and press the 'GO' button, the protein record is opened in a 'protein only' window (internet connection required)

Protein sequences can be pattern searched