Peptide helices based on α‐amino acids

Abstract Relevant parameters and stereochemical consequences of helices α‐helix, 3 10 ‐helix, β‐bend ribbon spiral, γ‐helix, 2.0 5 ‐helix, poly(Pro) n type‐I and ‐II helices, and collagen triple helix of peptides based on α‐amino acids for use as templates in various branches of chemistry are briefly discussed. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers 84: 3–12, 2006 This article was originally published online as an accepted preprint. The “Published Online” date corresponds to the preprint version. You can request a copy of the preprint by emailing the Biopolymers editorial office at biopolymers@wiley.com