Hydrophobic interaction

疏水相互作用

Explanation (EN)

The tendency of non-polar R groups to cluster in the interior of a macromolecule away from water, helping fix its folded shape.

Explanation (ZH)

非极性 R 基团倾向于聚集在大分子内部、远离水的趋势,有助于固定其折叠形状。

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