Alpha chain

The term alpha chain is normally used to indicate one of the subunits of a multi-subunit protein.[1] The term "chain" is a general term given to any peptide sequence.[2] It can often refer more specifically to mean:

It should be distinguished from the term alpha helix, which refers to one of the common secondary structures found in proteins, along with beta sheet.

See also

References

  1. Lesieur, Claire (2014-06-18). Oligomerization of Chemical and Biological Compounds. BoD – Books on Demand. pp. 240–241. ISBN 978-953-51-1617-2.
  2. Weaver, Robert Franklin (2012). Molecular biology (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-07-352532-7. OCLC 664665930.


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