The discovery of L-pyrrolysine has changed the way methanogenic archaea and bacteria are studied. It has demonstrated an important role in the scientific study of amino acids, and is proof that there are many more paths that require scientific exploration.
- The discovery of L-pyrrolysine has been an important piece of evidence in the evolution of the genetic code
- Establishing a mechanism for the formation of L-pyrrolysine can prove useful the discovery of additional essential building blocks