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Polyproline Helices in Protein Structures: A Statistical Survey

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A statistical survey of polyproline II (PPII) helices extracted from protein crystal structures is here reported. The average hydrophobicity of these helices is intermediate between those displayed by β-strands and coil regions and is similar to that of α-helices. PPII helices with amphipathic properties have been identified and classified. Amino acid propensities for PPII helices derived in this study differ significantly from those previously reported. They show a little albeit significant correlation with propensities for α-helices whereas they are fully non-correlated to propensities for β-sheets. Finally, PPII propensities have been correlated with amino acid frequencies in structural proteins, such as collagen and extensins.





Keywords: PPII helices; bioinformatics; collagen; imino-acids; statistical survey

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: Istituto di Biostrutture e Bioimmagini, CNR, Via Mezzocannone 16. I-80134 Napoli, Italy and dCentro Interuniversitario di Ricerca sui Peptidi Bioattivi (C.I.R.P.E.B.), Via Mezzocannone 16. I-80134 Napoli, Italy.

Publication date: 01 August 2006

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