Glutamine Synthetase is a homododecameric protein. It has two radially symmetric halves with a plane of symmetry between the halves.
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| One momomer and its substrates are highlighted. Note that a helix extends into the subunit below it. |
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| Narrow opening is shown into which substrates (an ADP and a glutamate) diffuse |
The last pic in particular is amazing.
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