From (R)-Mandelate to (S)-Mandelate

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Medline reference: Mitra B, Kallarakal AT, Kozarich JW, Gerlt JA, Clifton JG, Petsko GA, Kenyon GL. Biochemistry (1995) 34(9): 2777-87.
Search Medline titles for mandelate racemase.: 41 citations on March 09, 2012.

      (R)-Mandelate      
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  mandelate |
   racemase |
    5.1.2.2 | Search GenBank, 436 hits on Apr. 03, 2012
      Kyoto |
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      (S)-Mandelate

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