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The term alpha chain is normally used to indicate one of the subunits of a multi-subunit protein. The term "chain" is a general term given to any peptide sequence. It can often refer more specifically to mean:
- a part of the T-cell receptor,
- the fibrinogen alpha chain,
- the integrin alpha chain,
- Hemoglobin, alpha 1
It should be distinguished from the term alpha helix, which refers to one of the common secondary structures found in proteins, along with beta sheet.
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References
- Lesieur, Claire (2014-06-18). Oligomerization of Chemical and Biological Compounds. BoD – Books on Demand. pp. 240–241. ISBN 978-953-51-1617-2.
- Weaver, Robert Franklin (2012). Molecular biology (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-07-352532-7. OCLC 664665930.
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