Reimagining biocatalysis: Turning DNA phosphates into chiral catalysts
Phys.org • 11/1/2025 – 11/3/2025
Summary
Chemists at the National University of Singapore have discovered that DNA phosphates can be utilized as chiral catalysts to enhance the production of medicinal compounds by guiding chemical reactions. This finding suggests a novel application of DNA beyond its traditional role as genetic material, according to Phys.org.
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