Protein Structure Visualization - Alpha Helices, Beta Sheets, and Active Sites #2267169 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution 3D ribbon diagram illustrates a typical globular protein, featuring orange α-helices, blue β-sheets, purple loop regions, and green spheres representing functionally critical amino acid residues-likely metal ions or cofactors at the active site. The visualization emphasizes spatial organization essential for enzymatic activity, ligand binding, or protein-protein interactions. Such models are derived from X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM data and refined using molecular graphics software.

Used in academic bioscience websites, educational platforms (e.g., Khan Academy, RCSB PDB), and research publications to explain protein folding, enzyme mechanisms, or structural bioinformatics. Matches user intent for learning molecular biology concepts or interpreting structural data.