TOPIC: 24. Proteins / Peptides

SUBTOPIC: 245: Synthesis

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Briefly discuss the several critical synthetic problems inherent to the preparation of amino acids and biologically interesting polypeptides or proteins which represent major synthetic challenges, and how these problems are addressed. Be as chemically specific (with examples) as possible.

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Show how you would carry out the following synthetic procedures:

(a)

(b)

D-glucosamine D-arabinose