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An efficient synthesis of silanediol-based transition-state inhibitors of
proteases is described. A new convergent synthesis has been o
ptimizedby using a two-ste
p sequence of hydrosilylation followed by the addition of a silyllithio s
pecies to an imine. The method should be a
pplicableto the synthesis of a wide variety of silanediol isosteres to
probe the utility of this unique transition-state isostere.