ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Adenosine 5′-phosphorimidazolide
;
Oligoadenylates
;
Poly(U)-directed condensation
;
Pb2+ ion catalysis
;
Isomer ratios
;
Prebiotic
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The Pb2+ ion is an effective catalyst for the template-directed condensation of ImpA on poly(U). This reaction generates up to 35% of oligomers 5 or more units long. Furthermore, the product is predominantly 3′–5′-linked (75%) unlike that from the uncatalyzed reaction which is more than 90% 2′–5′-linked. The significance of metal-ion catalysis for prebiotic polynucleotide formation is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01739480