Protein pI Isoelectric Point Estimate

Estimate protein isoelectric point (pI) from amino acid sequence composition using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and pKa values of ionizable residues.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Estimate protein isoelectric point (pI) from amino acid sequence composition using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and pKa values of ionizable residues

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Amino acid sequence composition — The amino acid sequence composition recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the protein pi result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the amino acid sequence composition for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Estimate protein isoelectric point (pI) from amino acid sequence composition using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and pKa values of ionizable residues. Use the protein pi result to inform your clinical assessment.

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