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Electrostatic (top) and geometric (bottom) structures of the substrates and transition states for peptide bond formation shown in similar orientations. Bond lengths are shown in angstroms. Protons on the nucleophilic nitrogen, 2′-hydroxyl, and water are displayed; for clarity, all others are omitted.
