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Creation of an elastic network model. First, the model is reduced to just the Cα atoms. Next, springs are added for contacts that are close in sequence (up to i+3). Finally, springs are added for atoms that are close in space with a force constant that varies with distance. The strength of each spring is indicated by the thickness of each line.
