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Schematic representation of possible adaptations in case of a too long transmembrane segment, i.e., positive hydrophobic mismatch conditions: a helix tilting, b acyl chain stretching, c oligomerization, d backbone deformation/distortion, e backbone kinking/flexing, f switching to a non-transmembrane state, i.e., binding to the membrane interface
