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Abstract
Rotation about the C-N bond in amides can be catalyzed by Bronsted and Lewis acids, as well as nucleophiles and bases. Catalysis of amide isomerization occurs in biological systems via "rotamase" enzymes; however, the mechanisms by which these proteins operate are not completely understood. We outline investigations that provide experimental support for mechanisms believed to be feasible for the catalysis of amide isomerization and present practical applications that have resulted from this work.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11123884 DOI: 10.1021/ar990165g
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acc Chem Res ISSN: 0001-4842 Impact factor: 22.384