Abstract
Small angle x-ray scattering and viscometric analyses of the α-zeins of maize in solution indicated that the molecules were asymmetric. Structure predictions of consensus sequences for the two classes of α-zeins, Z19 and Z22, were in good agreement with the α-helical contents determined by circular dichroism. Dimensions determined by small angle x-ray scattering and viscometry indicated a predominantly α-helical conformation. The data are discussed in relation to models for the solution conformation and to earlier models for α-zeins structure.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 26253-26259 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
| Volume | 268 |
| Issue number | 35 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |