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New page: '''Bold text'''==The α-helix== α-helices are the most common type of regular helix found in proteins. They are characterized by the following helix parameters: ::Dihedral angles: Φ ~ -... |
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==The α-helix== | |||
α-helices are the most common type of regular helix found in proteins. They are characterized by the following helix parameters: | α-helices are the most common type of regular helix found in proteins. They are characterized by the following helix parameters: | ||
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The helix shown below is a 19 amino acid chain in α-helical conformation. | The helix shown below is a 19 amino acid chain in α-helical conformation. | ||
<Structure load=' | <Structure load='Tut_alpha_helix_XU.pdb' size='500' frame='true' align='left' caption='' scene='71/711023/Initial_alpha_helix/1' /> | ||
All the atoms are shown in this initial orientation (C = green; N = blue; O = red; S = yellow; H = white). The helix axis runs vertically, approximately parallel to the plane of the screen.<br/> | All the atoms are shown in this initial orientation (C = green; N = blue; O = red; S = yellow; H = white). The helix axis runs vertically, approximately parallel to the plane of the screen.<br/> | ||