Chemistry of Homocysteine Thiolactone in A Prebiotic Perspective
Homocysteine is a non-proteinogenic sulfur-containing amino acid. Like cysteine, it can form disulfide bridges and complex metallic cations. It is also closely related to methionine, the first amino acid in the synthesis of all contemporary proteins. Furthermore, its cyclized form, a five-membered r...
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/9/2/40 |