ISSN:
0887-3585
Keywords:
protein structure
;
hydrogen bonding
;
interactions of side chains
;
cysteine
;
methionine
;
half-cystine
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Intrachain hydrogen bonds are a hallmark of globular proteins. Traditionally, these involve oxygen and nitrogen atoms. The electronic structure of sulfur is compatible with hydrogen bond formation as well. We surveyed a set of 85 high-resolution protein structures in order to evaluate the prevalence and geometry of sulfur-containing hydrogen bonds. This information should be of interest to experimentalists and theoreticians intersted in protein structure and protein engineering.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/prot.340090204
