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                                                                        Helix-turn-Helix

Two helices are connected by a small loop or turn

These helices are stabilized by non-polar contacts between the helices

Mostly found in DNA binding proteins, directly involved in DNA binding

Generally consists of 20 amino acids

Second helix is involved in DNA binding, enters in major groove of the target site

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology #atom #Part B Pointers