Preferred Term:
protein conformation
Definition:
The three-dimensional shape or form of a polypeptide chain. The polypeptide folds into a protein structure which is determined by the lowest energy state attainable. This lowest energy level is determined by the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide chain.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59912
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