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Leucine L (Leu)

Chemical Properties:     Aliphatic (Aliphatic R-group)	Physical Properties:     Nonpolar
Leucine, an essential amino acid, is one of the three amino acid with a branched hydrocarbon side chain. It has one additional methylene group in its side chain compared with valine. Like valine, leucine is hydrophobic and generally buried in folded proteins.

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