The Global Distance Test (GDT) is a computational method used primarily in the field of bioinformatics, particularly in protein structure prediction and evaluation. It measures the similarity between two protein structures by determining the distance between corresponding atoms in the structures being compared. The key features of the Global Distance Test include: 1. **Distance Matrix Comparison**: GDT calculates the distance between pairs of residues in two superimposed protein structures. It focuses on the spatial arrangement of atoms to quantify structural similarity.
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