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Enzyme Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
Karlheinz Drauz, Harald Gröger, Oliver May (eds.) 
Handbook/Reference Book
3., completely revised and enlarged Edition - February 2012
449.- Euro (introductory price valid until June 30, 2012,thereafter 499.- Euro
2012. LII, 1986 Pages, 3 Volumes, Hardcover
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
ISBN-10: 3-527-32547-6
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-32547-4