The Twenty

Atlas/Leu

L

Leucine

Leu

HydrophobicEssentialHydrophobic113 Da

Isobutyl

  • The most common residue in proteins, on average.
  • A branched-chain amino acid that packs well in helical cores.

Mastery: unseen

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Structure of Leucine
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