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Key Takeaways
- Cycloleucine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid
- It could be classified as a cyclopentane derivative of norleucine, having two hydrogen atoms less
- The α-carbon atom is not a stereocenter
- Cycloleucine is a non-metabolisable amino acid that specifically and reversibly inhibits nucleic acid methylation
Overview
Cycloleucine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid. It could be classified as a cyclopentane derivative of norleucine, having two hydrogen atoms less. The α-carbon atom is not a stereocenter. Cycloleucine is a non-metabolisable amino acid that specifically and reversibly inhibits nucleic acid methylation. It is widely used in biochemical experiments.
Sources & References
- [1]Cycloleucine - Wikipedia
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