Fig. 2From: A hydrophobic spine stabilizes a surface-exposed α-helix according to analysis of the solvent-accessible surface areaIllustrations of a hydrophobic spine. a. The helical wheel of an α-helix. b. The hydrophobic spine of an α-helix. The green ribbon means the α-helix. The green sticks are the side chains of the residues constituting the α-helix. Black dots outline the sphere surface of the side chain atomsBack to article page