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A simple theory (practically without any adjustable parameter) for calculating the diffusion-limited rates of forming loops of arbitrary length in polypeptide chains is given. The time needed to form a tertiary contact between met80 and his18 in Cytochrome c is 40 μs, which is in excellent agreement with experimental determinations.
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