Alpha chain

The term alpha chain is normally used to indicate one of the subunits of a multi-subunit protein. The term "chain" is a general term giving to any peptide sequence. It can often refer more specifically to mean:

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It should be distinguished from the term alpha helix, which refers to one of the common secondary structures found in proteins, along with beta sheet.