The three‐dimensional similarity between a dimeric antiparallel extended structure and a β‐turn folded form of enkephalin
- 23 March 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in FEBS Letters
- Vol. 213 (2) , 265-268
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-5793(87)81503-x
Abstract
The three-dimensional similarity between two fundamental conformations, a dimeric antiparallel extended structure and a type I'β-turn folded form, of enkephalin was examined by computer graphic and empirical energy calculation methods. By the rotation of Tyr and Phe side chains, one half of the former structure could mimic the three-dimensional form of the latter without a large loss of conformational energy. This result provides a new idea for considering the conformation of enkephalin suitable for the multiple opioid receptors. The active conformation of enkephalin for μ- and δ-opioid receptors is discussed in the light of the present study.Keywords
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