Protein Data Bank
A sample PDB Protein Data Bank file with 3D molecular structure data for testing bioinformatics and molecular visualization.
Protein Data Bank
science file · 200 KB
A sample PDB Protein Data Bank file with 3D molecular structure data for testing bioinformatics and molecular visualization.
File Details
- File Name
- Protein Data Bank.pdb
- Format
- PDB
- File Size
- 200 KB
- Category
- Science & Research
- MIME Type
- chemical/x-pdb
- License
- Free for testing
About PDB Files
The PDB format is commonly used in the science & research category. PDB files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the PDB file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .pdb Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating PDB parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process science & research files
- Learning about the PDB file format structure and metadata
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Developer Notes
chemical/x-pdbFile Size200 KBExtension.pdbCategoryScience & ResearchThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_protein.pdb&type=chemical/x-pdb. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to chemical/x-pdb when serving PDB files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample PDB file used for?
This sample PDB file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating PDB parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle science & research files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 200 KB PDB file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (chemical/x-pdb).
Is this example file safe to download?
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What software can open this PDB file?
PDB files can be opened with applications that support the PDB format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.