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helix-turn-helices

helix-turn-helices is the plural of helix-turn-helix.

Meaning of helix-turn-helix

Noun

helix-turn-helix (usually uncountable, plural helix-turn-helices)

  1. (usually) A structural motif where two alpha helices are joined by a short amino acid loop, frequently acting as a DNA binding site.

Questions about helix-turn-helices

What is helix-turn-helices the plural of?
Helix-turn-helices is the plural of helix-turn-helix.

Words near helix-turn-helices in the dictionary

  1. heliumlike
  2. heliums
  3. helix
  4. helix-loop-helices
  5. helix-loop-helix
  6. helix-turn-helices
  7. helix-turn-helix
  8. helixase
  9. helixed
  10. helixes
  11. helixing

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