The Dimeric Proto-Ribosome: Structural Details and Possible Implications on the Origin of Life
A symmetric pocket-like entity, composed of two L-shaped RNA units, encircles the peptide synthesis site within the contemporary ribosome. This entity was suggested to be the vestige of a dimeric proto-ribosome, which could have formed spontaneously in the prebiotic world, catalyzing non-coded pepti...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2009-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/10/7/2921/ |