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. 2017 Apr 4;23(5):154. doi: 10.1007/s00894-017-3326-8

Graphical abstract.

Graphical abstract

Fifth of six transition states, showing water splitting into hydroxyl anion and a proton, to form the second tetrahedral intermediate and histidinium ion. Atoms of the water molecule involved in the hydrolysis are indicated by halos.