Synthesis of ribonucleotides from the corresponding ribonucleosides under plausible prebiotic conditions within self-assembled supramolecular structures

Abstract

Abiotic synthesis of ribonucleotides, mainly at the 5′ position, from the corresponding ribonucleosides within guanosine:borate hydrogels in the temperature range of 70–90 °C, using urea and a phosphate source (K₂HPO₄ or hydroxyapatite).