Amino Acids Collection

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3653
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3652
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3651
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3650
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Circular DNA molecule, space artwork F006 / 7089
Circular DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, computer artwork and space nebula artwork, depicting origin of life

Circular DNA molecule, space artwork F006 / 7077
Circular DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, computer artwork and space nebula artwork, depicting origin of life

Circular DNA molecule, space artwork F006 / 7087
Circular DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, computer artwork and space nebula artwork, depicting origin of life

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3654
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3649
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Myoglobin protein, molecular model C016 / 6575
Myoglobin protein. Molecular model showing the structure of the myoglobin protein. Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle tissue

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3656
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3655
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3648
Ricin molecule Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin (blue and yellow) with an active ribosome in the background

Resin used in solid phase peptide synthesis A850 / 0042
Light micrograph of p-Methylbenzhydrylamine, an inert resin used in solid phase peptide synthesis; an amide group is attached to the resin allowing further amino acids to be built up in a chain

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). Also known as black forest mushrooms, this fungus has been cultivated in the eastern Asia for over 650 years

Glycogen phosphorylase, molecular model. This is an enzyme involved in breaking down glycogen, the energy storage molecule involved in animal metabolism

Protein translation, artwork
Protein translation. Artwork showing the process of translation, the final stage of the production of proteins from the genetic code

Protein synthesis, artwork
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Vitamin B7 crystals, light micrograph
Vitamin B7 crystals, polarised light micrograph. Vitamin B7, also called biotin or vitamin H, is an essential nutrient used by the body in cell growth

Glutathione, molecular model
Glutathione. Molecular model of the antioxidant glutathione (GST). GST is a small protein molecule manufactured inside human cells from the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid

Collagen fibre, molecular model. Collagen is a long structural protein, which usually takes the form of a triple helix known as tropocollagen

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Amino acids are the building blocks of life, essential for the formation of proteins and other vital molecules. From the intricate structures of Ricin A-chain to circular DNA molecules in space artwork, these tiny compounds hold immense significance. In artworks C017 / 3653, C017 / 3652, C017 / 3651, and C017 / 3650, we witness the complexity of the Ricin molecule. Known for its toxic properties, this compound consists of various amino acids intricately arranged to form a deadly structure. These illustrations showcase both its beauty and danger. Space artwork F006 / 7089, F006 / 7077, and F006 / 7087 take us beyond Earth's boundaries as they depict circular DNA molecules floating in outer space. These captivating visuals remind us that even in the vastness of the universe, amino acids play a fundamental role in genetic information storage and transmission. The artwork C017/3654 showcases another view of Ricin A-chain with its unique arrangement of amino acids. This particular chain is responsible for inhibiting protein synthesis within cells when ricin enters our body – highlighting how small variations in amino acid composition can have significant biological effects. In contrast to these toxic substances lies myoglobin protein depicted by molecular model C016/6575. Myoglobin plays a crucial role in oxygen storage within muscle tissues through its iron-containing heme group surrounded by carefully aligned amino acids. Its elegant structure reminds us that not all amino acid arrangements lead to harm; some contribute immensely to our well-being. Lastly, artworks C017/3656 and C017/3655 provide further glimpses into different perspectives on Ricin molecule structures—each representation shedding light on specific aspects or functions related to this complex compound. These diverse visual representations emphasize how essential they can across various domains—from dangerous toxins like ricin to critical proteins like myoglobin—and their ability to shape life at both microscopic and cosmic levels.