So the “class” for my protein is mainly alpha (this is all according to the PDB). The architecture type is considered up-down bundles. Additionally, I believe at one time I mentioned that I had gone to a craft store and found these fake twigs in the floral section that are bendable. I made some alpha helices from it and it worked really well! So I’m planning on going with that- for now at least.
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