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Description: Valinomycin is an antibiotic that acts as an ion carrier. The outside of this roughly spherical cyclic polypeptide is hydrophobic. The central cavity surrounded by oxygens complexes a K+ ion. The surface is covered with CH3 groups (not shown). Picture Stats: Views: 142 Filesize: 118.29kB Height: 539 Width: 350 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34337 |