Stereoselective synthesis 2-C-alkylglucosides, potential inhibitors of mycobacterial MshB and related enzymes

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Main Author: Muhunga, Denis Ngumbu
Other Authors: Gammon, David W
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12396