In some proteins, the side-chain carboxylate carbon of an N-terminal glutamate residue reacts with the free amino

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In some proteins, the side-chain carboxylate carbon of an N-terminal glutamate residue reacts with the free amino group to form a pentagonal lactam, a cyclic structure containing a C=O group. Draw the resulting pyroglutamate residue.

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Fundamentals Of Biochemistry Life At The Molecular Level

ISBN: 9781118918401

5th Edition

Authors: Donald Voet, Judith G Voet, Charlotte W Pratt

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