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Empirical formula: C33H40N4O6
Formula weight: 588.704 g/mole
Structural formula: C33H40N4O6
Common name: Phycocyanobilin
PDB entry #: 1jbo
Short description: Phycocyanobilin is a compound that has a role in photosynthesis.
Keyword: algae
Keyword: photosynthesis
Miscellaneous comments: Extracted from PDB file 1jbo.ent occurs in 12 other PDB entries
Layman's explanation: Phycocyanobilin is a blue pigment found in algae. It is a water soluble protein that is used to absorb energy for the algae. It has a maximum absorbance at 680nm and it can be heated. Phycocyanobilin is a fairly stable entity, however it will dissociate under acidic or basic conditions.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Protein Data Bank
Status: Complete, visible to public
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