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What forces are responsible for stability of `alpha`-helix ?

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`alpha`-Helix struture is stabilized by intramolecular H-bonding between `N-H` of one `alpha`-amino acid residue and `C=O` of the fourth amino acid residue within the polypeptide chain .
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