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  • The standard genetic code (SGC) is known to minimize errors during translation by grouping similar codons.
  • Previous research explored SGC's error-minimization for single nucleotide substitutions and frameshift errors.

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  • To compare the error-minimization capabilities of the SGC and the X circular code under frameshift errors.
  • To investigate the frameshift optimality of the X circular code within its combinatorial class.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of the SGC and X circular code using biochemical properties.
  • Evaluation of error mitigation across all possible frameshift errors.
  • Assessment of the X circular code's optimality within the C3 circular code class.

Main Results:

  • The X circular code demonstrates superior optimization in minimizing the impact of frameshift errors compared to the SGC.
  • The X circular code exhibits frameshift optimality within its class of 216 maximal self-complementary C3 circular codes.
  • This study provides the first evidence for the X circular code's role in mitigating translation errors.

Conclusions:

  • The X circular code offers enhanced protection against frameshift-induced translation errors.
  • The findings suggest a potential role for the X circular code in the evolution of the standard genetic code.