#alpha helix

[kindred-spirit-93]

kinks? yah my alpha helices 😎

[phenolph-thalein]

Human Insulin Hexamer 

3D printed model in full-colour sandstone.

[intelligentliving]

Many Experimental Peptides From MIT May Block SARS-CoV-2 ACE2

The battle against COVID-19 has called to action an army of paramedics, healthcare workers, medical researchers, drug makers and many more to the front line of a global pandemic. A team of researchers from MIT have also taken up arms and decided to join the fight against SARS-CoV-2. The MIT...

[bowzdoodlebits]

I saw that ARMSonas are kinda a thing, SO I COULDN’T RESIST TO MAKE ONE!!!! His theme is science and his arms are alpha-helix proteins.

I had so much fun doing this.

[phenolph-thalein]

Hama Bead Molecules Pt.3 - Ghrelin

Ghrelin is a hormone produced by enteroendocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the stomach, and is often called a "hunger hormone" because it increases food intake.

[phenolph-thalein]

Hama Bead Molecules Pt.2 - Leptin

Leptin is a hormone predominantly made by adipose cells and enterocytes in the small intestine that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

[phenolph-thalein]

Hama Bead Molecules Display

Leptin and Ghrelin up on my wall!

[phenolph-thalein]

Protein Motifs pt.2 - beta-alpha-beta motif

A beta-alpha-beta motif is composed of two beta strands joined by an alpha helix through connecting loops. The beta strands are parallel, and the helix is also almost parallel to the strands.