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  1. Fields of Study
  2. protein conformation
  3. protein structural elements
  4. amino acid motifs
  5. helix-loop-helix motifs
  6. EF hand motifs

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EF hand motifs

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Definition

  • Information Calcium-binding motifs composed of two helixes (E and F) joined by a loop. Calcium is bound by the loop region. These motifs are found in many proteins that are regulated by calcium.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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