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However, intermolecular steric interactions figure just as prominently in gene-regulatory systems, as exemplified in the classic problem of the lysis-lysogeny 'genetic switch' of lambda phage [ 15].
Much of our earlier understanding on protein-ligand interactions is based on the steric factors, electrostatic contributions, hydrophobicity, hydrogen-bond donor or acceptor capability.
However, in the complex with RAR-α, this ketone oxygen shares an hydrogen atom with the hydroxyl group of serine 234, and forms a stabilizing hydrogen bond, while a steric clash occurs in the other two RAR isoforms, where residue 234 is an alanine.
Apparently, other amino acids with small side chains can replace the glycines while maintaining the β-hairpin conformation of the phosphate-binding loop and avoiding steric interference with ATP binding.
On the other hand, the very high Van der Waals repulsions calculated Table 1(bottom) for alpha4-beta4 and alpha7-alpha7 are a clear indication of a steric clash (Figure 5D): the ligand fits next to Ala 135 of beta2, but cannot accommodate Leu 135 of beta4.