Secondary Protein Structure

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Secondary Protein Structure Definition

The level of protein structure in which regular hydrogen-bond interactions within contiguous stretches of polypeptide chain give rise to alpha helices, beta strands (which align to form beta sheets) or other types of coils. This is the first folding level of protein conformation. (MeSH)

Secondary Protein Structure Synonyms

Secondary Protein Structure, Secondary Structure

Terms in Secondary Protein Structure category

Beta Sheet
Beta Strand
Protein Helix
Protein Turn