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alpha helix

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alpha helix
n.
A common structure of proteins, characterized by a single, spiral chain of amino acids stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
alpha-heli·cal (lf-hl-kl, -hl-) adj.
alpha helix
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem a helical conformation of a polypeptide chain, found abundantly in the structure of proteins
alpha helix
A common structure of proteins, characterized by a single, spiral chain of amino acids stabilized by hydrogen bonds. Compare beta sheetrandom coil


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A tug on the protein made it lengthen by 3 nano-meters, just the amount one would expect when something the size of an alpha helix unfolds from the barrel.
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