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From: Axel Kohlmeyer (akohlmey_at_cmm.chem.upenn.edu)
Date: Mon Jan 21 2008 - 09:53:10 CST

On 1/21/08, Lu Lin <llu_at_cs.hku.hk> wrote:
> Dear VMDers,
>
> I have a non-VMD problem, but I really want your help as I have little
> knowledge of biology.
>
> Can we recognize the secondary structure elements such as alpha-helix
> simply from the sequence of a protein? Or is there any pattern or clue

sadly, no. if that would be the case the folding_at_home
project and quite a few other people would be out of work.
;-)

cheers,
    axel.

> for alpha-helix in the sequence of a protein?

> Would anyone help me? Thanks a lot!!!
>
> Best regards,
> Linda
>
>
> 

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