The most common form of secondary structure in proteins, in which the polypeptide chain is coiled into a helix. The helical structure is held in place by weak hydrogen bonds between the N-H and C=O groups in successive turns of the helix.
The most common form of secondary structure in proteins, in which the polypeptide chain is coiled into a helix. The helical structure is held in place by weak hydrogen bonds between the N-H and C=O groups in successive turns of the helix.