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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > amino acid sequences > amino acid repeat sequences > tetratricopeptide repeats
Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > chemical structure > protein structure > amino acid sequences > amino acid repeat sequences > tetratricopeptide repeats
Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > chemical structure > protein structure > protein conformation > protein structural elements > amino acid repeat sequences > tetratricopeptide repeats
Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > chemical structure > protein structure > protein conformation > protein structural elements > amino acid motifs > tetratricopeptide repeats
Preferred Term:

tetratricopeptide repeats

Definition:
A structural motif present in a variety of proteins that mediates protein-protein interactions and assembly of multiprotein complexes. It consists of 3 to 16 tandem repeats of 34 amino acids, mostly of small and large hydrophobic residues, that form alpha-helix pairs.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
amino acid repeat sequences, amino acid motifs
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • tetratricopeptide motifs
  • TPR (tetratricopeptide repeat) domains
  • TPR (tetratricopeptide repeat) motifs
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/333356
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