The exo-chirality of the α-helix and its implications in peptide self-assembly

The alpha-helix has an unexplored potential to draw a second layer of chirality encoded in the order of the primary sequence. In this thesis, we have empirically and computationally demonstrated the existence of exo-helical architectures arising from the first six periodic repetition patterns i, i +...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Martínez Parra, José María
Tipo de recurso: tesis doctoral
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Repositorio:Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:minerva_____::f4e03dd559d89f8b740d356b234d7655
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10347/41594
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Peptide
alpha-helix
chirality
coiled coil
circular dichroism
230418 Polipéptidos y proteínas
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Sumario:The alpha-helix has an unexplored potential to draw a second layer of chirality encoded in the order of the primary sequence. In this thesis, we have empirically and computationally demonstrated the existence of exo-helical architectures arising from the first six periodic repetition patterns i, i +x, x = 2-7 in the sequence. A systematic study using a non-canonical chromophore residue with different spacer lengths revealed that a high exo-helix consistency is required to induce ordered coiled coils. Finally, we have also demonstrated for the first time that non-canonical exo-helical patterns can build coiled-coil structures. This study offers a novel perspective in the design of protein-based materials with promising structural and functional features.