Plausible origins of homochirality in the amino acid catalyzed neogenesis of carbohydrates

Abstract

The intrinsic ability of amino acids to catalyze the asymmetric formation of carbohydrates, which enzymes have mediated for millions of years, with significant amplification of enantiomeric excess suggests a plausible ancient catalytic process for the evolution of homochirality. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2005.