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Backbone representations

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THIS ARTICLE IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND IS CURRENTLY INCOMPLETE. Eric Martz 20:18, 19 September 2014 (IDT)

Backbone representations are simplified 3D depictions of proteins or nucleic acids that enable the polymer chain structure to be seen. In proteins, a simple backbone trace (yellow) connects alpha carbons (balls) but the trace line does not coincide with any of the covalent bonds in the main chain.

Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate

References

  1. ↑ Residues 23-37 from 1pgb.

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