Cysteine Amino Acid Molecular Structure
SKU: 68810W
This kit includes 2 sulfurs allowing you to build & compare L cysteine (the biologically important isomer) with D cysteine. Both have an a sidechain with a sulfhydryl group that is hydrophobic.
The thiol (-SH) group in cysteine is highly reactive and allows cysteine to form disulfide bonds (–S–S–). These help stabilize a protein's 3D structure of proteins which is critical in enzymes and antibodies. Cysteine is also essential in structural proteins such as keratin found in hair, nails, and skin & hormones such as insulin.
Indigo Instruments has maintained a substantial inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) parts for 30+ years and are compatible with every molecular model kit we have sold. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
