Electron transfer mediated geometrical cis-trans isomerization of polyenes
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In view of the possible role of electron transfer in biology and medicine, and wide distribution of polyenes in living nature, we consider the electron transfer mechanism of geometrical cis-trans isomerization as an important route which can play a key role in many photochemical and biological processes. The various mechanisms of geometrical cis-trans isomerization mediated by electron transfer are discussed.
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