Tryptophan, an Amino-Acid Endowed with Unique Properties and Its Many Roles in Membrane Proteins

Tryptophan is an aromatic amino acid with unique physico-chemical properties. It is often encountered in membrane proteins, especially at the level of the water/bilayer interface. It plays a role in membrane protein stabilization, anchoring and orientation in lipid bilayers. It has a hydrophobic cha...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sonia Khemaissa, Sandrine Sagan, Astrid Walrant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Crystals
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/9/1032