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Figure 4.
Structural characterization of SC-(1-325). A, the two major helix bundles α[1]^D1-α[3]^D1 (yellow) and α[1]^D2-α[3]^D2 (orange), which are shown superimposed here, are structurally related. Side chains of all topologically equivalent residues conserved in both domains are shown with all their non-hydrogen atoms and labeled. B, close-up of the D1-D2 interdomain interface, with important residues shown with their full side chains. Notice the multiple contacts between polar/charged side chains (e.g. ^SCGlu^54-^SCArg^209), which separate the strictly conserved ^SCLeu^146 side chain from bulk solvent.

The above figure is reprinted from an Open Access publication published by the ASBMB: J Biol Chem (2006, 281, 1188-1195) copyright 2006.