Tryptophan, molecular model
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Tryptophan, molecular model
Tryptophan. Molecular model of the amino acid tryptophan. Its chemical formula is C11.H12.N2.O2. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour- coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (dark blue). Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It cannot be synthesised by the body and so needs to be obtained from food. It is found in red meat, dairy products, chocolate, oats, bananas, mangoes, dates, eggs, seafood, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, chickpeas and spirulina. Tryptophan is an important sleep aid, as it increases the levels of serotonin (a calming nerve chemical) and melatonin (a sleep-inducing hormone) in the brain. It also regulates appetite and mood
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This print showcases the intricate molecular model of tryptophan, an essential amino acid crucial for protein synthesis. The chemical formula C11. H12. N2. O2 represents its composition, with each atom depicted as a vibrant sphere color-coded to distinguish carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold), oxygen (red), and nitrogen (dark blue). Amino acids serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins, making tryptophan indispensable in maintaining bodily functions. Unlike other amino acids, our bodies cannot produce tryptophan naturally; hence it must be acquired through dietary sources such as red meat, dairy products, chocolate, oats, bananas, mangoes, dates, eggs, seafood, fish poultry nuts seeds chickpeas and spirulina. Beyond its role in protein synthesis lies the remarkable influence of tryptophan on sleep regulation and mood enhancement. By increasing serotonin levels - a calming nerve chemical - and melatonin production - a hormone inducing sleep - within the brain's chemistry. The significance of this molecule extends further to appetite control and emotional stability. Its multifaceted nature makes it an invaluable compound in biochemistry research. Displayed here is not just a scientific structure but also an artistic representation that highlights the beauty found within molecular models. This print from Science Photo Library serves as a reminder of both the complexity and elegance present at every level of life's biochemical processes.
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