Macromolecular Crystallographic Information File
General Information
| Title | MCIF File Extension |
| Extension | .mcif |
| Full Form | Macromolecular Crystallographic Information File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | International Union of Crystallography |
| MIME Type | chemical/x-mmcif |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store crystallographic data |
| Additional Functions | Structural biology, Bioinformatics |
| Features | Text-based, Human-readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-precision data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Scientific Research | Yes |
| Drug Design | Yes |
| Education | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Consistent formatting |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pdb, .cif, .mtz |
