Evidence for an insertion-homolysis mechanism for carbon-sulphur bond formation in penicillin biosynthesis

Jack E. Baldwin*, Robert M. Adlington, Daniel G. Marquess, Andrew R. Pitt, Andrew T. Russell

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Abstract

Evidence to support an insertion-homolysis mechanism for the event leading to carbon-sulphur bond formation in penicillin biosynthesis has been obtained by a stereochemical probe.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)856-858
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1991

Keywords

  • penicillin derivative
  • article
  • biosynthesis
  • reaction analysis

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