Tyrosiinijäännökseksi
Tyrosiinijäännökseksi refers to a tyrosine residue within a larger molecule, typically a protein. Tyrosine is one of the 20 standard amino acids, characterized by its aromatic phenol side chain. In proteins, tyrosine residues play various roles due to the chemical properties of their side chains.
The hydroxyl group on the phenol ring of tyrosine can undergo post-translational modifications. A common modification
Besides phosphorylation, tyrosine residues can also be involved in other modifications such as glycosylation or oxidation.