Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 2010 · 78 citations · 53 references
Life SciencesBiochemistryChemistryStructural BiochemistryStructural BiologySupramolecular ChemistryBiomolecular StructureMacromolecular AssemblyProtein Folding ThermodynamicsProtein StructureSecondary StructureSecondary Structure FormationHelical AssemblyHelical ConformationTriple Helix Structure
Three, no less and no more, is the number of naphthyridine oligoamide strands that intertwine to form a unique and robust triple helix architecture. The formation of either a parallel or antiparallel arrangement of the helical strands is governed by factors such as the polarity of the solvent (see picture).
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