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729 (<150): Revisiting Puzzle 59: TCR Binding Protein

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Summary

Created
June 12, 2013
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Max points
100
Description

Here is another puzzle from the early days of Foldit. This is a protein that binds to the cytoplasmic domain of the T-cell Receptor. We are revisiting old Foldit puzzles so we can compare results to see how useful the recent additions to the game have been. Players will NOT be able to load in any previous solutions for these puzzles. For players with fewer than 150 global points.

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Comments

beta_helix Staff Lv 1

If you are new to Foldit, here are detailed instructions to get you started:
http://fold.it/portal/node/988864

If you want to fold proteins, know that there are many way to play and this variety is the main value of Foldit :

  • try all puzzles not only "beginners" one,
  • fold first the ones you like the most,
  • try by yourself to understand what works and what doesn't,
  • ask for tips in global when you think you doesn't understand something.

Make sure you have followed these tutorials:

  • lonely sheets,
  • lock and lower,
  • rebuild,
  • structure and rebuild,
  • control over clashing
    before starting this puzzle.
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Original Puzzle:
http://fold.it/portal/node/263259