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An interactive introduction to protein structure
Article first published online: 3 NOV 2006
DOI: 10.1002/bmb.2004.494032030354
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Lee, W. T. (2004), An interactive introduction to protein structure. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ., 32: 170–172. doi: 10.1002/bmb.2004.494032030354
Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 NOV 2006
- Article first published online: 3 NOV 2006
- Manuscript Revised: 4 FEB 2004
- Manuscript Received: 27 OCT 2003
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Keywords:
- Protein structure;
- RasMol;
- biochemistry education
Abstract
To improve student understanding of protein structure and the significance of noncovalent interactions in protein structure and function, students are assigned a project to write a paper complemented with computer-generated images. The assignment provides an opportunity for students to select a protein structure that is of interest and detail three to five noncovalent interactions important for protein structure and/or function. The assignment is designed to provide a hands-on learning experience for students in a moderately large introductory biochemistry class.