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<StructureSection load='1qgv' size='400' side='right' caption='Human U5 Spliceosomal protein U5-15kD, [[1qgv]]' scene='58/587846/1qgv_sf/2'> | <StructureSection load='1qgv' size='400' side='right' caption='Human U5 Spliceosomal protein U5-15kD, [[1qgv]]' scene='58/587846/1qgv_sf/2'> | ||
| - | Most proteins are globular proteins. This page uses the human spliceosomal protein U5-15kD to illustrate some basic features of globular proteins. Specifically: | + | Most proteins are globular proteins. This page uses the human spliceosomal protein U5-15kD to illustrate some basic features of globular proteins<ref>Berg JM, Tymoczko JL, Stryer L. Biochemistry. 5th edition. New York: W H Freeman; 2002. Section 3.4, Tertiary Structure: Water-Soluble Proteins Fold Into Compact Structures with Nonpolar Cores. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22375/</ref>. Specifically: |
1. Globular proteins are compact and rarely have internal cavities. | 1. Globular proteins are compact and rarely have internal cavities. | ||
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The <scene name='58/587846/1qgv_ca/2'>cartoon view</scene> of the protein shows that the protein has mixed secondary structure. There are three segments of alpha-helix (magenta), six segments of beta-pleated sheet (gold), both parallel and anti-parallel, and some irregular regions (white). | The <scene name='58/587846/1qgv_ca/2'>cartoon view</scene> of the protein shows that the protein has mixed secondary structure. There are three segments of alpha-helix (magenta), six segments of beta-pleated sheet (gold), both parallel and anti-parallel, and some irregular regions (white). | ||
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Simple Example of Globular Protein Structure
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References
- ↑ Berg JM, Tymoczko JL, Stryer L. Biochemistry. 5th edition. New York: W H Freeman; 2002. Section 3.4, Tertiary Structure: Water-Soluble Proteins Fold Into Compact Structures with Nonpolar Cores. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22375/
