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                                                                  Omega loop

Beginning and end of the loop come together

The shape appears similar to Greek Capital Omega

Compact Globular structure

No regular repeating pattern of hydrogen bonds

Side chains pack into the center of the loop

Omega loops have specific functions like

Omega loop from two proteins interact with each other to form dimers

Phosphate binding loop of nucleotide proteins


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