Leucine Zipper
(GCN4-DNA complex)
Views (work best when done consecutively)
Original Settings
Display DNA
Display DNA backbone
Intrastrand H-Bonds
Spacefill Model - Major/Minor Groves
DNA and protein Dimer backbone
Space Filling Protein and DNA
Stop Spin
Wireframe - Cartoon View
Backbone - Cartoon View
Protein backbone
Basic Sites (positive charge)
aid in searching out and binding neg. charged DNA
Hydrophobic a.a. sidechains (leucine + others)
aid in dimer interaction
Created by Beth Cody and Bryan Johnson (spring 2001)