Molecular visualization of an idealized protein antiparallel beta sheet

This web page uses the open-source Java Applet program Jmol, a proposed platform-independent replacement for Chime and Rasmol, neither of which is available in an OS X native version. You will need a relatively recent Java Virtual Machine to use it. Currently using Jmol 11.4.5.

 

This is an idealized antiparallel beta sheet, via InsightII. Buttons have not been coded yet. Control-click to bring up the menu and use the built-in rendering commands to explore hydrogen bonding and the alternation of residues above and below the sheet. You can also try the commands in this file in the console window (bring it up with a control-click and then slect it from the bottom of the menu).

Go to the alpha helix.

Teaching resources. J. Kahn home page.