Three-dimensional structure for the beta 2 adrenergic receptor protein based on computer modeling studies.

Computer-aided model building techniques have been used to construct three-dimensional model structures for hamster beta 2 adrenergic receptor. Experimental data were used as constraints to guide the model building procedure, and a number of rather strict criteria were applied to assess the physical plausibility of model structures. We present details of our best model structure to date, which is consistent with a large body of experimental data. We also discuss in detail our model building procedures and evaluation criteria, which we believe may be of general utility in modeling projects.