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Valinomycin Flashcards

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Describe the structure of valinomycin

A

Ring structure of L-valine, D-valine, lactic acid and hydroxyvaleric acid

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What is the role of valinomycin?

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Binds K+ in the centre ring

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Describe the selectivity of valinomycin

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Highly selective of K+ over Na+ because K+ has a lower free energy of dehydration than Na+

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