Lysine molfidget with rotatable bonds

20 Amino Acid Molfidgets Collection

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This is a molecular model of lysine, created using molfidget. Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot make it and it must be obtained through food. It is crucial for protein synthesis, tissue growth, and collagen formation. Lysine also helps the body absorb calcium, supports the immune system, and plays a role in the production of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

In this model, all single bonds are rotatable. Some carbon atoms are pre-connected, and you can complete the assembly by manually attaching the remaining atoms.

If you’d like to design and 3D-print your own molecules, give molfidget a try! Visit its GitHub repository to download the tool and explore the installation instructions:

https://github.com/longjie0723/molfidget/

Molfidget is a Python program that allows you to effortlessly create molecular models for 3D printing. It offers the following features:

• Rotatable single bonds: You can change the molecule’s three-dimensional conformation by rotating along single bonds.
• Simple input for common file formats: Just provide a standard molecular file format (such as .mol or .pdb), and it generates a file ready for 3D printing of your chosen molecule.
• Integrated rotating axes: The model is produced as a single piece including the rotation axes, making it capable of representing complex molecular structures.
• Versatile usage: It’s perfect for scientific research and educational purposes—and it's also fun to fidget with, making it an interactive toy-like molecular model.