Comparison between a Biochemical Pathway and Organic Chemical Synthesis

Volume 2 - Issue 2

Josep J Centelles*

Received: March 09, 2018;   Published: March 15, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/AOICS.2018.02.000132

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Abstract

The first reaction of biochemical degradation pathway from L-phenylalanine to L-tyrosine (para-hydroxy-L-phenylalanine) is compared with organic chemical synthesis of ortho-hydroxy-Lphenylalanine, meta-hydroxy-L-phenylalanine and para-hydroxy- L-phenylalanine. Enzymatic reaction is specific for the para- isomer, is a quicker reaction and shows higher yield than non enzymatic reactions.

Introduction| Biochemical Synthesis of L-tyrosin| Non Enzymatic Chemical Synthesis of L-Tyrosine. Comparison with Ortho- and meta-tyrosine| Conclusion| References|