What is the minimum amount of amino acids to form a beta-sheet-only, beta-sheet-alpha helix and alpha helix-only domain?

24 January 2025 0 1K Report

For a miniprotein design, the amino acids needed would be at least 50, but I'm not sure. thanks.

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