alpha helix

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alpha helix

A common structure of proteins, characterized by a single, spiral chain of amino acids stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

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alpha helix

(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 sheet random coil

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