"In biological systems, hydrogen bonding is used extensively for molecular recognition, substrate binding, orientation and activation. In organocatalysis, multiple hydrogen bonding by man-made catalysts can effect remarkable accelerations and selectivities as well."
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A. Berkessel, "Organocatalysis by Hydrogen Bonding Networks" in Organocatalysis (2008) edited by M.T. Reetz, B. List, S. Jaroch, H. Weinmann.
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