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There are several non-contiguous structural elements, which are involved in DNA recognition: | There are several non-contiguous structural elements, which are involved in DNA recognition<ref name="A" />: | ||
* Four helix (two of each subunit) recognize the major groove and bring residues, whose interact with DNA bases and backbones | * Four helix (two of each subunit) recognize the major groove and bring residues, whose interact with DNA bases and backbones | ||
* An extended peptide chain running through the major groove forms the specific contacts of the enzymes to the DNA. | * An extended peptide chain running through the major groove forms the specific contacts of the enzymes to the DNA. | ||
