A three-dimensional animation system for protein folding simulation

We have developed a new computer language that describes three-dimensional graphical objects in visual simulation. The language, 3D-Talk is a powerful tool for visualizing the process of protein folding simulation. 3D-Talk is designed as an object-oriented language with which users can create, manipulate, and edit graphical objects using commands with a syntax similar to that of a natural language. We developed two novel molecular biology applications using 3D-Talk. The first, ProView, is a protein visualization tool. ProView converts PDB (Protein Data Bank) data into 3D-Talk statements. The second is a visual simulation system for protein folding. It simulates the motion of protein folding using simulated annealing techniques and Hidden Markov Models. In short, 3D-Talk serves as a powerful animation tool.<>