Methylcorrinoids Methylate Radicals-Their Second Biological Mode of Action?
An unprecedented methylation of alkyl radicals is possible with the diamagnetic vitamin B(12) derivative methylcobalamin (see schematic representation). Methylcorrinoids can thus also be considered as methylating cofactors in radical C-methylations.
Mosimann
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Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität Innrain 52 a, 6020 Innsbruck (Austria).
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