D*trek
D*trek is a software tool used for data processing and analysis in X-ray crystallography, primarily for macromolecular structure determination. It automates tasks such as indexing, integrating, and scaling diffraction data from synchrotron sources or home X-ray generators. The tool helps crystallographers convert raw diffraction images into processed data suitable for structure solution and refinement.
Developers should learn D*trek when working in structural biology, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical research that involves protein crystallography. It is essential for processing X-ray diffraction data efficiently, reducing manual errors, and accelerating the determination of molecular structures for drug design or functional studies. Use cases include academic research labs, biotech companies, and synchrotron facilities handling high-throughput crystallography projects.