Simplified ancestral enzyme makes ATP without amino acid needed for its usual reaction
Source: phys.org
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Published: Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Proteins perform essential functions in living organisms, from catalyzing biochemical reactions to supporting cellular energy metabolism. Their functions depend on their amino acid composition and three-dimensional structures. However, early proteins may have evolved when fewer...
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