To me, that's not a problem. The wavy representation is more accurate (as far as cartoon "accuracy" can go), as the strand actually follows the alpha carbons. This is why Pauling called it a pleated sheet --- it's got pleats. Beta sheets/strands *should* be wavy.
On May 29, 2013, at 11:29 PM, wu donghui <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear all, > > I found a problem when I use pymol to prepare structure interface. Strand is > distorted when residue from the strand is connected to the strand by turning > on "side_chain_helper on". However when side_chain_helper is off, the strand > turns to normal shape but the residue from it is disconnected to the strand. > I attached the picture for your help. I know there must be some tricks for > this. Welcome for any input. Thanks a lot. > > Best, > > Donghui > <Distorsion and connectivity in pymol for strand.pdf>
