ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Prebiotic Peptide Synthesis
;
Amino Acid-Adenylates
;
Heterogeneous Catalysis by Clays
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary In a system containing zeolites, ATP and amino acids, amino acid-ADP anhydrides are able to form in an aqueous medium at neutral pH and room temperature. When montmorillonite, a clay possessing swelling properties, is added, polypeptides are formed. It is suggested that this may be the mechanism whereby prebiotic synthesis of peptides took place.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01653989
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