| Literature DB >> 15162222 |
Hideaki Oikawa1, Tetsuo Tokiwano.
Abstract
Recent studies on enzymes catalyzing the Diels- Alder reaction. often named "Diels-Alderases", clearlydemonstrated the involvement of this synthetically useful reaction in the biosynthesis of natural products.This review covers natural Diels-Alder type cycloadducts. synthetic efforts on the chemical feasibility ofthe biosynthctic Diels - Alder reaction and a brief history of studies on Diels-Alderases. In addition,reaction mechanisms of artificial and natural Diels--Alderases are discussed.Mesh:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15162222 DOI: 10.1039/b305068h
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Prod Rep ISSN: 0265-0568 Impact factor: 13.423