alpha_helix SO_0001117
alpha_helix
ID: SO_0001117
Class
The helix has 3.6 residues per turn which corresponds to a translation of 1.5 angstroms (= 0.15 nm) along the helical axis. Every backbone N-H group donates a hydrogen bond to the backbone C=O group of the amino acid four residues earlier.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| helix | related synonym | feature_type |
| a-helix | related synonym | BS |