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Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > chemical structure > protein structure > protein conformation > protein structural elements > amino acid motifs > helix-loop-helix motifs > EF hand motifs
Preferred Term:

EF hand motifs

Definition:
Calcium-binding motifs composed of two helixes (E and F) joined by a loop. Calcium is bound by the loop region. These motifs are found in many proteins that are regulated by calcium.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
helix-loop-helix motifs
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/21144
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2015-10-08