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An Aromatic Cluster in the Active Site of epi-Isozizaene Synthase Is an Electrostatic Toggle for Divergent Terpene Cyclization Pathways

Journal Article · · Biochemistry

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
~OTHER
DOE Contract Number:
SC0012704
OSTI ID:
1760529
Report Number(s):
BNL-220877-2021-JACI
Journal Information:
Biochemistry, Vol. 59, Issue 50
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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