Summary
The aromatic amino acids tryptophan (Trp, W) and Tyr and the non-aromatic methionine (Met, M) are sometimes called amphipathic due to their ability to have both polar and nonpolar character.
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These residues are often found close to the interface between a protein and solvent
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, and can be used to stabilize the structure of proteins.
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Summary
The aromatic amino acids tryptophan (Trp, W) and Tyr and the non-aromatic methionine (Met, M) are sometimes called amphipathic due to their ability to have both polar and nonpolar character. In protein molecules, these residues are often found close to the interface between a protein and solvent.
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