Response to On prompt update of literature references in the Protein Data Bank

A response to the article On the prompt update of literature references in the Protein Data Bank [Wlodawer (2014), Acta Cryst. D70, 2779].

Abstract

The wwPDB responds to the article On the prompt update of literature references in the Protein Data Bank [Wlodawer (2014) ▸, Acta Cryst. D70, 2779].

The wwPDB receives publication dates and citation information from authors, several journals, the user community, and additionally scans the literature for publications. The journals that currently provide related citation information either in advance or at the time of publication include IUCr Journals (Acta Crystallographica Sections A–F, IUCrJ, Journal of Applied Crystallography, Journal of Synchrotron Radiation); Journal of Biological Chemistry; Journal of Molecular Biology; Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences; Nature journals; Science; Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bio­informatics; and Protein Science.

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