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== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == | ||
Some things to note are that the main structure of the protein consists of 27% beta-sheets and only 7% alpha-helices. The rest of the molecule contains a primary chain structure. It can also be noted that two beta-sheets contain at least one key residue that interacts with the ligand. These parts of the beta-sheets can help form a pocket to bind the ligand best suited for the structure. In this case, it is lactose. The rest of the protein has some loop structures that help shape this pocket for binding the ligand as well. There are some calcium-binding loops also involved in the binding pocket. These loops form the inner part of this pocket and are highly conservative. They are conservative as to keep a high-binding affinity. The outer pocket is made of three other loops these are more variable, but still contain some key residues that keep high binding affinity. Some more conservative structures within the beta-sheets don't allow for change as they are key portions for keeping a good binding affinity for the ligand. | Some things to note are that the main structure of the protein consists of <scene name='86/861614/Secondary_structure_view/2'>27% beta-sheets and only 7% alpha-helices</scene>. The rest of the molecule contains a primary chain structure. It can also be noted that two beta-sheets contain at least one key residue that interacts with the ligand. These parts of the beta-sheets can help form a pocket to bind the ligand best suited for the structure. In this case, it is lactose. The rest of the protein has some loop structures that help shape this pocket for binding the ligand as well. There are some calcium-binding loops also involved in the binding pocket. These loops form the inner part of this pocket and are highly conservative. They are conservative as to keep a high-binding affinity. The outer pocket is made of three other loops these are more variable, but still contain some key residues that keep high binding affinity. Some more conservative structures within the beta-sheets don't allow for change as they are key portions for keeping a good binding affinity for the ligand. | ||
== Other important features == | == Other important features == | ||