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Disulfide Bond

 


 

The disulfide bond is a covalent bond between sulfur atoms. In a protein, it is frequently observed between two cysteine residues, providing a strong force for stabilizing the globular structure. The disulfide bond is also called a disulfide bridge.

 

Figure 2-A-3.  The disulfide bond between two cysteine residues.