How to Interpret Ramachandran Plots

How to Interpret Ramachandran Plots

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The video tutorial explains the Ramachandran plot, a tool in biochemistry for predicting protein secondary structures. It details how to plot amino acids based on their Phi and PSI angles and interpret the plot to determine likely secondary structures. A real-life example using pyruvate kinase is provided, highlighting the plot's practical application. The tutorial also discusses the limitations and typical observations of the plot, emphasizing the restricted range of observed angles in proteins.

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