Term Name: | pi_helix |
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Synonyms: | pi helix |
Definition: | The pi helix has 4.1 residues per turn and a translation of 1.15 (=0.115 nm) along the helical axis. The N-H group of an amino acid forms a hydrogen bond with the C=O group of the amino acid five residues earlier. |
Ontology: | Sequence Ontology [SO:0001118] |