2010Sanz Random
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Sanz-García E, Stewart AB, Belnap DM. The random-model method enables ab initio 3D reconstruction of asymmetric particles and determination of particle symmetry. J Struct Biol. 2010 Aug;171(2):216-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jsb.2010.03.017. Epub 2010 Mar 28.
Abstract
Model-based, 3D reconstruction techniques depend on reliable starting models. We present an extension of the random-model method (RMM) that allows the ab initio generation of suitable starting models directly from un-averaged, experimental images of asymmetric or symmetric particles. Therefore, the asymmetric RMM can also be used to determine point-group symmetry. The procedure is facilitated by the use of (a) variable angular step-sizes during iterative origin and orientation searches, (b) high numbers of particle images, and (c) highly defocused images. The method is inhibited by mixed-handedness orientation assignments and by particles with inconspicuous features. For symmetric particles, symmetric RMMs can overcome these deficiencies.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20353825