title: Total synthesis of natural 8- and 9-membered lactones: recent advancements in medium-sized ring formation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan. shiina@rs.kagu.tus.ac.jp
authors.forename: Isamu
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Shiina