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Alanine (A) is a hydrophobic [[Amino acid]]. It is the smallest amino acid except for [[Glycine]]. Its shape is distinctive on Foldit. |
Alanine (A) is a hydrophobic [[Amino acid]]. It is the smallest amino acid except for [[Glycine]]. Its shape is distinctive on Foldit. |
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Revision as of 08:38, 5 October 2013
Alanine (A) is a hydrophobic Amino acid. It is the smallest amino acid except for Glycine. Its shape is distinctive on Foldit.
Alanine has a tendency to form part of an alpha helix, as part of the "MALEK" group of amino acids.
More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanine
Alanine Ala(A)