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Amino acid synthesis hints at how the genetic code expanded

by Hayley Birch, RSC last modified 03-30-11 05:05 AM Copyright 2011, RSC
Amino acid synthesis hints at how the genetic code expanded

One molecule of lysine is converted to an ornithine derivative then combines with a second lysine to make pyrrolysine

The detailed pathway for the biosynthesis of pyrrolysine - the 22nd and latest amino acid to be discovered - has been outlined by US researchers. The results show that each pyrrolysine is made from two lysine precursors, pointing towards a route by which new amino acids could have been introduced into the genetic code during evolution. More...

http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2011/March/30031102.asp

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