Concept information
Preferred term
protein conformation
Type
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Topic
Definition
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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.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition
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URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59912
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