L-Penicillamine, an analog of L-cysteine.
Whereas D-Penicillamine is a precursor of penicilline and used as a drug, the L-enantiomer is toxic. In peptides, Pen is incorporated as a Cys replacement in disulfide bridges.
Mar 18, 2021
L-Penicillamine, an analog of L-cysteine.
Whereas D-Penicillamine is a precursor of penicilline and used as a drug, the L-enantiomer is toxic. In peptides, Pen is incorporated as a Cys replacement in disulfide bridges.
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