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HELICE ALPHA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha helix
1, record 1, English, alpha%20helix
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A spatial configuration of the polypeptide chains of proteins in which the chain assumes a helical form, 0.54 nanometer in pitch, 3.6 amino acids per turn, presenting the appearance of a hollow cylinder with radiating side groups. 2, record 1, English, - alpha%20helix
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hélice alpha
1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9lice%20alpha
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Configuration spatiale de nombreuses protéines, caractérisée par une disposition des acides aminés constitutifs selon une hélice dont le pas est de 0,51 à 0,54 nm. Cette disposition hélicoïdale assure une solide cohésion moléculaire grâce à des liaisons hydrogènes entre les spires successives de l'hélice. 1, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20alpha
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-12-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alpha helix
1, record 2, English, alpha%20helix
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- helix coil 2, record 2, English, helix%20coil
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The coiled conformation of a polypeptide which is maintained by hydrogen bonding between the CO and NH groups of the peptide bonds of adjacent coils; in natural polypeptides the helix is right-handed. (Gk helix coil). 1, record 2, English, - alpha%20helix
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hélice alpha
1, record 2, French, h%C3%A9lice%20alpha
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Configuration spatiale de nombreuses protéines, caractérisée par une disposition des acides aminés constitutifs selon une hélice dont le pas est de 0,51 à 0.54 nm. Cette disposition hélicoïdale assure une solide cohésion moléculaire grâce à des liaisons hydrogènes entre les spires successives de l'hélice. 1, record 2, French, - h%C3%A9lice%20alpha
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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