Plausible origins of homochirality in the amino acid catalyzed neogenesis of carbohydrates |
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Authors: | Córdova Armando Engqvist Magnus Ibrahem Ismail Casas Jesús Sundén Henrik |
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Institution: | Department of Organic Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, Sweden. acordova1a@netscape.net |
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Abstract: | The intrinsic ability of amino acids to catalyze the asymmetric formation of carbohydrates, which enzymes have mediated for millions of years, with significant amplification of enantiomeric excess suggests a plausible ancient catalytic process for the evolution of homochirality. |
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