ISSN:
1573-0875
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract Several polypeptides prepared by means of pyrocondensation have been the subject of structural investigations. Attention has been focused on the constitutional characterization of homo-and co-polymers containing Asp and Glu residues, whose role is essential for the formation of the so-called proteinoids. Contrary to the literature data based on chemical degradation, nmr studies show conclusively that in thermal poly-aspartic acid only β-peptide linkages are present. This result casts serious doubt on the role thermal condensation might have played in prebiotic polypeptide syntheses.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01372399