Example: Polar 5, 2, 9, and 6.
Nonpolar, 3, 7, 4, 8, and 1.
Such helices are usually found on the surfaces of proteins.
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An amphipathic helix is one in which residue found on one face of the helix are polar and those on the other face are nonpolar.
Example: Polar 5, 2, 9, and 6. Nonpolar, 3, 7, 4, 8, and 1. Such helices are usually found on the surfaces of proteins. |