Ice-binding protein, left-handed beta-roll
The ice-binding protein of the grass Lolium perenne (LpIBP) discourages the recrystallization of ice. Ice-binding proteins produced by organisms to prevent the growing of ice are termed to anti-freeze proteins. LpIBP consists of an unusual left-handed beta roll. Ice-binding is mediated by a flat beta-sheet on one side of the helix.