Synergism and Mutualism in Non-Enzymatic RNA Polymerization

Synergism and Mutualism in Non-Enzymatic RNA Polymerization

The link between non-enzymatic RNA polymerization and RNA self-replication is a key step towards the “RNA world” and still far from being solved, despite extensive research. Clay minerals, lipids and, more recently, peptides were found to catalyze the non-enzymatic synthesis of RNA oligomers. Herei...

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Main Authors: Hussein Kaddour, Nita Sahai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
activated nucleotides
peptides
single-chain amphiphile
mineral surfaces
protocell
organocatalysis
RNA polymerization
RNA-peptide world
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/4/4/598

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