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                                                       Zinc Finger Motif

Zinc atom stabilizes the structure/fold by coordination bonds

Each motif contains about 30-50 amino acids

Contains regular patterns of Cys / His, which coordinate with Zinc atom

Contains one helix and two small anti-parallel beta sheets in each finger

Zinc holds helix and beta-sheets together

Helix binds to DNA


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