The following table describes the parameters in the Protein Sequence Editor.
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Command bar | |
Import Fasta File | Imports a sequence from a FASTA file. |
Define Modification List | Opens the Define Modification List dialog box. |
Save | Saves the changes to a sequence under its existing name. |
Save As New | Opens the Save As New dialog box to save the sequence under a new name. |
Cancel | Closes the Protein Sequence Editor. |
Protein Sequence Information pane | |
Target Protein | |
Name | Displays the name of the protein sequence. |
Description | Displays the description of the protein sequence. |
Category | Displays the category of the protein sequence. |
Monoisotopic Mass | Displays the monoisotopic mass of the protein sequence. After you enter the chain information, this box becomes read-only. |
Average Mass | Displays the average mass of the protein sequence. After you enter the chain information, this box becomes read-only. |
Formula | Displays the molecular formula for the entire protein. After you enter the chain information, this box becomes read-only. |
Apply (button) | Applies the input protein sequence information. |
Chain | |
Chain | Lists the number of each chain in the protein sequence. |
Monoisotopic Mass | Displays the monoisotopic mass of the chain that you selected in the Chain list. |
Average Mass | Displays the average mass of the chain that you selected in the Chain list. |
Protein Sequence Map pane | Displays the amino acids in the chains in the protein sequence. |
Residue Properties and Modifications box | Displays static modifications you can apply to specific residues. To open the Residue Properties and Modifications dialog box, place your cursor to the left of an amino acid letter code in the Protein Sequence Map and double-click. |
Disulfide Link Definitions pane | Displays disulfide bonds for you to edit. |
Manual Input Protein Sequence pane | |
Chain Name | Specifies the name of an added chain in the protein sequence. |
(Sequence editor box) | Provides an area for you to type or paste the new chain information. |
Apply (button) | Adds the new chain to the Protein Sequence Map pane. |
Variable Modifications for Intact and Peptide Analysis pane | Displays variable modifications for you to edit for intact mass analysis or peptide mapping analysis experiments. |
Site-Specific Variable Modifications for Top Down Analysis pane | Displays variable modifications for you to edit for top down analysis. |
Modification Editor pane | Displays information boxes for you to add or delete custom modifications. |