New isomer separation method a boon for research on protein oxidation
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 16:40
in Physics & Chemistry
Oxidation of the sulfur atom in methionine is an important biomolecular reaction that can have a wide range of biological consequences depending on the context and the protein involved. Chemists have reported a new method for separation of methionine sulfoxide diastereomers that opens up new opportunities for studying their roles in biological processes.