Infrared spectral characterization of peptidic material produced by ionizing radiation in aqueous cyanides

Oligomers formed by ionizing radiation in aqueous cyanide solutions, under various experimental conditions, have been characterized by infrared spectroscopy. IR bands appear in the region known to be characteristic for amides and peptides. The results are discussed in relation to radiation-induced f...

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Published in:	Journal of molecular evolution Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 103 - 109
Main Authors:	Draganić, I G, Draganić, Z D, Jovanović, S, Ribnikar, S V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 25-11-1977
Subjects:	Cyanides - radiation effects Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation Gamma Rays Peptides - chemical synthesis Solutions Spectrophotometry, Infrared Water
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Summary:	Oligomers formed by ionizing radiation in aqueous cyanide solutions, under various experimental conditions, have been characterized by infrared spectroscopy. IR bands appear in the region known to be characteristic for amides and peptides. The results are discussed in relation to radiation-induced formation of peptidic material and the potential role of ionizing radiation as an energy source for some processes in prebiotic molecular evolution.
ISSN:	0022-2844 1432-1432
DOI:	10.1007/BF01751804