A) Upon entering the body, CH3H9+ reacts with cysteine to form a molecule that is able to pass through the blood brain barrier (BBB). Draw the structure of this molecule and purpose why it is able to pass through the BBB (Hint: think about another amino acid). B) The adduct formed in part A is very labile. On encountering selenocysteine, it can permanently inhibit it. Propose how the adduct from Part A inhibits selenocysteine
Proteins
We generally tend to think of proteins only from a dietary lens, as a component of what we eat. However, they are among the most important and abundant organic macromolecules in the human body, with diverse structures and functions. Every cell contains thousands and thousands of proteins, each with specific functions. Some help in the formation of cellular membrane or walls, some help the cell to move, others act as messages or signals and flow seamlessly from one cell to another, carrying information.
Protein Expression
The method by which living organisms synthesize proteins and further modify and regulate them is called protein expression. Protein expression plays a significant role in several types of research and is highly utilized in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein research laboratories.
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