Leucine Zipper DNA binding motif
The Leucine Zipper or is a
nucleic-acid binding dimer of two Leu-rich (red
residues)
alpha
helices running in opposite N
C directions. The
"scissor" end binds a major & minor groove
of the DNA: the "zipper" end can un-zip and
bind with other regulatory enzymes.
C directions. The
"scissor" end binds a major & minor groove
of the DNA: the "zipper" end can un-zip and
bind with other regulatory enzymes. Text ©2024 by Steven
M. Carr