ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Nucleotide analogues
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Oligomerization
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Prebiotic chemistry
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Molecular recognition
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Solvent polarity
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Hydrogen bonding
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We have studied the oligomerization of an activated, achiral nucleotide analogue related to the pyrimidine barbituric acid in the absence and in the presence of a complementary, pyrophosphate-linked oligomer. Although no template-directed catalysis of the oligomerization was observed with water as solvent, catalysis of the oligomerization was demonstrated in a mixture of dimethylformamide with water. Poly(U) also stimulated the oligomerization, but was less effective than the analogue. Environments in which similar effects may be observed, and some potential implications for prebiotic chemistry, are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00186537
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