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Beta Meander

This is a simple 'up-and-down' beta sheet motif with three strands, which is characterised by (+1, +1) connectivities. A large sheet may comprise sequential meanders to form the up-down beta barrel.

References

beta-Sheet topology and the relatedness of proteins.
Richardson JS
Nature268p495-500(1977 Aug 11)

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