ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
β-radiolysis
;
Asymmetric radiolysis
;
Vester-Ulbricht Hypothesis
;
Origin of optical activity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary We have extended earlier experiments on the radiolysis of DL-tryptophan using32Pβ-radiation to longer reaction times, observing complete destruction of the tryptophan by secondary, non-radiolytic processes. We have also undertaken the irradiation of DL-leucine with32Pβ's at -196°, achieving radiolyses to the extents of ca. 20–30%, but observing no concomittant asymmetric bias. The implications of these observations are discussed with regard to the Vester-Ulbricht mechanism for the origin of optical activity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01732580
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