T7 RNA polymerase model

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<p>Surface model of a complex between the&nbsp;T7 RNA polymerase, DNA, and RNA from PDBID:1MSW. Each chain (RNA, the two DNA strands, and the polymerase itself ) can be printed separately with different colors or materials. At least one of the components (protein or nucleic acids)&nbsp;needs to be printed in flexible TPU in order to be able to re-assemble the complex.</p><p>In the pictured examples:&nbsp;</p><p>A. white protein was printed in TPU, while the nucleic acids were printed in PLA -&nbsp;&nbsp;DNA was printed in grey and copper, RNA and blue;</p><p>B. dark grey protein was printed in PLA, while the nucleic acids were printed in white TPU.&nbsp;</p><p>The model was created to assist in teaching Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.</p><p>Segmentation Software : CURA</p><p>3D Modeling/CAD Software : Chimera</p><p>Printer Technology/Material : Flexible AND Polylactic Acid (PLA)</p><p>Printer Make/Model : Creality Ender 5 Pro</p><p>Print Units : mm</p><p>Scale At Given Print Units : 100x</p><p>Pre- and Postprocessing Instructions&nbsp;</p><p>Printed at 0.2 resolution with 2 wall lines and 5% infill. I have used concentric&nbsp;supports and found them to be easier to remove.&nbsp;At least one of the components (protein or nucleic acids)&nbsp;needs to be printed in flexible TPU in order to be able to re-assemble the complex.</p>