2,3-Diaminopropionic acid (2,3-diaminopropionate, Dpr) is a
non-proteinogenic amino acid found in certain secondary metabolites, including
zwittermicin A and
tuberactinomycin.
Biosynthesis
2,3-Diaminopropionate is formed by the
pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) mediated amination of
serine
Serine
(symbol Ser or S) is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α- amino group (which is in the protonated − form under biological conditions), a carboxyl group (which is in the deprotonated − ...
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References
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2,3-Diaminopropionic acids