homoeomeria

Example:The homoeomeria in the protein was a key feature in its structural stability.

Definition:A biological macromolecule consisting of one or more long chains of amino acids. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules from one location to another.

Example:The alpha helix, a form of homoeomeria, contributes to the secondary structure of proteins.

Definition:A common structural motif in proteins and one of the fundamental types of natural protein folding. It is a right-handed helical structure stabilized by hydrogen bonds between backbone amide nitrogens and carbonyl oxygens, approximately 3.6 amino acids per turn.