Wang, Z: Amino Acids: Insights and Roles in Heterocyclic Che

Discusses two types of simple heterocycles that can be prepared from ¿-amino acids, i.e., azlactones (also known as oxazolones, 4-unsaturated azlactones included) and oxazolidin-5-ones. These heterocyclic compounds behave differently in both biological and chemical properties, and their biological activities are presented.