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Alanine has a tendency to form part of an alpha [[helix]], as part of the "[[MALEK]]" group of amino acids. |
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Revision as of 15:23, 17 January 2012
Foldit's version of Alanine
Alanine (A) is a hydrophobic Amino acid. It is the smallest amino acid except for Glycine. Its shape is distinctive on Foldit.
Alanine has a tendency to form part of an alpha helix, as part of the "MALEK" group of amino acids.
More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanine
Alanine Ala(A)