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1. Electrostatic Interaction

   Linked via "alpha-helices"

   $$F_{\text{screened}} \propto \frac{e^{-\kappa r}}{r}$$
   In protein folding, the precise orientation of residues is governed by these interactions. Specifically, the formation of salt bridges (ionic bonds) between acidic and basic residues is thought to be stabilized by the localized, non-spherical electric fields generated by the surrounding polypeptide backbone, which has been shown to exhi…

2. Hydrogen Bonding

   Linked via "$\alpha$-helices"

   In biochemistry, hydrogen bonding is the primary stabilizing force for the secondary structure and tertiary structure of proteins and nucleic acids.
   Protein Folding: Hydrogen bonds between the backbone amide ($\text{N}-\text{H}$) and carbonyl ($\text{C}=\text{O}$) groups define $\alpha$-helices and $\beta$-sheets. The specific pattern of these bonds dictates the overall topology. Researchers at the […