Serine octamer metaclusters: formation, structure elucidation and implications for homochiral polymerization

Chem Commun (Camb). 2001 Sep 21:(18):1854-5. doi: 10.1039/b107148n.

Abstract

Multiply charged serine metaclusters (composed of two or more homochiral octameric units) are generated by electrospray ionization, and their unique fused structures (hydrogen-bonded through the sticky ends of the drum-shaped octameric units) have been elucidated using tandem mass spectrometry experiments and molecular mechanics calculations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Serine / chemistry*
  • Serine / metabolism*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Substances

  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Serine