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helix-loop-helix motifs

Definition:
Recurring supersecondary structures characterized by 20 amino acids folding into two alpha helices connected by a non-helical "loop" segment. They are found in many sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins and in calcium-binding proteins.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7760
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