Comprehensive Amino Acids Properties Dataset
This dataset provides a detailed table of 22 common amino acids, including their one-letter, three-letter codes, types, side-chain properties, polarity, charge at pH 7, molecular weight, codons, isoelectric point (pI), and hydropathy index.
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Key Takeaways
- Access critical biochemical data for all 22 common amino acids.
- Explore essential properties like molecular weight, polarity, and pI for protein studies.
- Download genetic codon information for each amino acid for bioinformatics projects.
- Utilize diverse data points to enhance research in biology and chemistry.
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| Name | 3-Letter Code | 1-Letter Code | Type | Side Chain | Polarity | Charge at pH 7 | Molecular Weight (Da) | Codons | Isoelectric Point (pI) | Hydropathy Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | His | H | Essential | Basic | Polar | Positive | 155.16 | CAU, CAC | 7.59 | -3.2 |
| Isoleucine | Ile | I | Essential | Aliphatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 131.18 | AUU, AUC, AUA | 6.02 | 4.5 |
| Leucine | Leu | L | Essential | Aliphatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 131.18 | UUA, UUG, CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG | 5.98 | 3.8 |
| Lysine | Lys | K | Essential | Basic | Polar | Positive | 146.19 | AAA, AAG | 9.74 | -3.9 |
| Methionine | Met | M | Essential | Sulfur-containing | Nonpolar | Neutral | 149.21 | AUG | 5.74 | 1.9 |
| Phenylalanine | Phe | F | Essential | Aromatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 165.19 | UUU, UUC | 5.48 | 2.8 |
| Threonine | Thr | T | Essential | Hydroxyl | Polar | Neutral | 119.12 | ACU, ACC, ACA, ACG | 5.6 | -0.7 |
| Tryptophan | Trp | W | Essential | Aromatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 204.23 | UGG | 5.89 | -0.9 |
| Valine | Val | V | Essential | Aliphatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 117.15 | GUU, GUC, GUA, GUG | 5.96 | 4.2 |
| Arginine | Arg | R | Conditionally Essential | Basic | Polar | Positive | 174.2 | CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, AGG | 10.76 | -4.5 |
| Cysteine | Cys | C | Conditionally Essential | Sulfur-containing | Polar | Neutral | 121.16 | UGU, UGC | 5.07 | 2.5 |
| Glutamine | Gln | Q | Conditionally Essential | Amide | Polar | Neutral | 146.15 | CAA, CAG | 5.65 | -3.5 |
| Glycine | Gly | G | Conditionally Essential | Aliphatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 75.07 | GGU, GGC, GGA, GGG | 5.97 | -0.4 |
| Proline | Pro | P | Conditionally Essential | Cyclic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 115.13 | CCU, CCC, CCA, CCG | 6.3 | -1.6 |
| Tyrosine | Tyr | Y | Conditionally Essential | Aromatic | Polar | Neutral | 181.19 | UAU, UAC | 5.66 | -1.3 |
| Alanine | Ala | A | Non-Essential | Aliphatic | Nonpolar | Neutral | 89.09 | GCU, GCC, GCA, GCG | 6 | 1.8 |
| Asparagine | Asn | N | Non-Essential | Amide | Polar | Neutral | 132.12 | AAU, AAC | 5.41 | -3.5 |
| Aspartic Acid | Asp | D | Non-Essential | Acidic | Polar | Negative | 133.1 | GAU, GAC | 2.77 | -3.5 |
| Glutamic Acid | Glu | E | Non-Essential | Acidic | Polar | Negative | 147.13 | GAA, GAG | 3.22 | -3.5 |
| Serine | Ser | S | Non-Essential | Hydroxyl | Polar | Neutral | 105.09 | UCU, UCC, UCA, UCG, AGU, AGC | 5.68 | -0.8 |
| Selenocysteine | Sec | U | Special | Selenium-containing | Polar | Neutral | 168.05 | UGA (context) | 5.47 | - |
| Pyrrolysine | Pyl | O | Special | Pyrrolysine | Polar | Neutral | 255.31 | UAG (context) | - | - |
Use Cases
- Import the CSV file into your SQL database or Python scripts for bioinformatics applications and genetic sequence analysis.
- Use the Excel file to filter, sort, and analyze amino acid properties for educational assignments or detailed research reports.
- Print the PDF version for a quick, handy reference guide in a laboratory, classroom, or for offline study.
- Leverage this dataset to develop educational tools or interactive dashboards showcasing amino acid characteristics and their roles in proteins.