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The alpha helix is by far the most common helix. Note that it is a right-handed helix when formed with the common L-amino acids. (It is left-handed when formed with D-amino acids.) When viewed from either end, right-handed helices turn clockwise when followed away from you. | The alpha helix is by far the most common helix. Note that it is a right-handed helix when formed with the common L-amino acids<ref>PMID: 12910453</ref>. (It is left-handed when formed with D-amino acids.) When viewed from either end, right-handed helices turn clockwise when followed away from you. | ||
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