Volume 16, Issue 1 p. 23-32
Review

Structural Rules for Globular Proteins

Dr. Georg E. Schulz

Corresponding Author

Dr. Georg E. Schulz

Max-Planck-Institut für medizinische Forschung, Jahnstrasse 29, D-6900 Heidelberg (Germany)

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First published: January 1977
Citations: 53

Graphical Abstract

The three-dimensional structure of proteins is determined by their amino acid sequence. Known protein structures have permitted preliminary derivation of folding rules. Refined rules should eventually provide a means of determining the structures of noncrystalline proteins.

Abstract

Is it possible to reach a detailed understanding of the complex three-dimensional structures of native polypeptide chains? In view of the wealth of common physicochemical and phylogenetic features discovered among proteins this question has become reasonable. The current state of discussion is presented in this report.

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