K_turn_RNA_motif

Term ID

SO:0000023

Synonyms

• K turn RNA motif
• K-turn
• kink turn
• kink-turn motif

Definition

The kink turn (K-turn) is an RNA structural motif that creates a sharp (~120 degree) bend between two continuous helices.

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-turn

Ontology

Sequence Ontology