Zinc Finger

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Zinc fingers are proteins that boast a distinctive structural motif characterized by zinc ions playing a crucial role in stabilizing their folds through coordination. These small proteins efficiently bind to DNA, operating as pivotal transcription factors. One zinc finger specifically forms a strong bond with a single zinc ion by carefully leveraging the combination of two cysteine and two histidine residues. Developed using advanced PDB model 3IUF data from reliable sources, this cutting-edge zinc finger design serves as an essential reference for experts in the field. VMD, a robust visual simulation tool developed at UIUC's world-class research institution, contributed to creating the highly detailed 3D model. Innovative 3D models of the zinc fingers can be effortlessly printed using cutting-edge Replicator 2 devices that employ high-quality PLA material in conjunction with industry-standard MakerWare(TM) software version 2.4.1.24, delivering exceptional results at standard resolution (three shells, twenty-five percent infill), supplemented with sturdy rafts and strategically placed supports for stability. Hand-painted models provide alternative artistic renderings of these precise designs.