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2,3 Diaminopropionic acid

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2,3-Diaminopropionic acid (2,3-diaminopropionate) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid found in certain secondary metabolites, including zwittermicin A and tuberactinomycin.

Biosynthesis

2,3-Diaminopropionate is formed by the pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) mediated amination of serine.

References

2,3-Diaminopropionic acid Wikipedia