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543 (<150): Beginner Flu Puzzle 2

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Beginner

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Created
April 13, 2012
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Max points
100
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In this puzzle we are trying to determine the best locations to place & design THREE linked residues on the surface of Influenza H3 Hemagglutinin. Mutate the 3 sidechains while looking for good hydrophobic pockets or residues to make strong hydrogen bonds to. If you are new to Foldit, make sure you have completed Intro Puzzle 5-2, and 7-1 through 7-4 before trying this puzzle. For players with fewer than 150 global points.

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