title: DNA-based catalytic enantioselective intermolecular oxa-Michael addition reactions.
abstract: Using the DNA-based catalysis concept, a novel Cu(ii) catalyzed enantioselective oxa-Michael addition of alcohols to enones is reported. Enantioselectivities of up to 86% were obtained. The presence of water is important for the reactivity, possibly by reverting unwanted side reactions such as 1,2-additions.
authors.affiliation: Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.  j.g.roelfes@rug.nl.
authors.forename: Rik P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Megens
authors.forename: Gerard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Roelfes