helix-loop-helices

A form of helix-loop-helix — A structural motif where two alpha helices are connected by a highly flexible amino acid loop, allowing the helices to pack together. Usually requires forming a dimer with another HLH protein before binding DNA.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of helix-loop-helix
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