HLA-DR1

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The STL file was prepared by two immunology students, Guillaume and Charlie, at the University of Toulouse (www.univ-tlse3.fr), who successfully enabled printing of the HLA-DR4 molecule. This project was part of a pedagogical scenario designed to introduce students to examining and handling 3D structures, resulting in the creation of a gallery showcasing portraits of immunologically significant molecules. The printing process took place at CampusFab (fablab.univ-tlse3.fr/wiki/index.php/Accueil), the University's LabLab, with the campus lab tweeting about it @fablabups. Print Settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2 Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Designing This Project: Instructions: The protein's 3D structure was retrieved from the Protein Data Bank (www.rcsb.org/pdb/home/home.do) with accession number 1J8H. Using the .gz extension, it was downloaded and then adapted for 3D printing using Chimera software (www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimera/) before being saved as an STL file. It was successfully printed on a MakerBot Replicator (www.makerbot.com).