Zinc Finger
       
       
Protein Options
Zinc Binding Options
DNA Options


The image shows a zinc finger DNA-binding motif bound to DNA.

Examine the structure of the motif, the two cysteine and two histidine residues that hold the zinc ion in place, and the interaction of the motif with the major groove of the DNA.

Zinc finger motifs often occur in clusters. A cluster of three motifs can be displayed.