Phrases with «alpha helices»

An alpha helix refers to a specific shape or structure that proteins can adopt. It looks like a twisted coil or spiral staircase and is formed by a chain of amino acids. Alpha helices play a crucial role in the structure and function of proteins, providing stability and allowing them to perform their specific jobs in the body. Full definition

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Sentences with «alpha helices»

The structures of the alpha and beta subunits are similar, consisting of a core of two antiparallel beta sheets that is flanked by alpha helices on both sides. (science.sciencemag.org)
CPEB proteins, when made in cells, first bind a few at a time in oligomers, which are coiled alpha helices. (sciencedaily.com)
Many scientists consider a structure known as the beta turn part of secondary structure, even though the older techniques used to identify alpha helices and beta sheets can not detect it. (science.jrank.org)
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Phrases with «alpha helices»

Sentences with «alpha helices»

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