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