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OBC news archive 2005
On the front cover of Issue 24
John C Vederas reports the first stereoselective synthesis of aziridine analogues of diaminopimelic acid (DAP) and their evaluation as inhibitors of DAP epimerase
On the front cover of Issue 23
The cover of the latest issue of OBC illustrates the metal-mediated crystallization-induced dynamic resolution of acid with a cheap chiral acid (D-DBTA for example).
On the front cover of Issue 22
The cover of the latest issue of OBC shows how molecules, materials and complex DNA-structures are organized at the nanometer-scale by DNA-programmed self-assembly.
On the Front Cover of Issue 21
The cover of the issue 21 of OBC shows a tentative binding model between substituted 2-pyridones and the periplasmic chaperone PapD found in uropathogenic Escherichia coli.
Switching off neurodegenerative disease
Proof that peptide secondary structures can be switched by metal ions has been provided by a model based on a well known protein motif
On the Front Cover of Issue 20
The cover of the latest issue of OBC shows hydrogen-bonded double rosette nanoparticles "swimming" in water, reflecting their high stability in polar solvents.
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On the Front Cover of Issue 19
Lucidene is a natural product isolated from the root bark of Uvaria lucidassp.
On the inside front cover of Issue 19
Hydraphiles are synthetic ion channels that function in synthetic liposomes.
On the Front Cover of issue 18
An Ortho-palladated Dimethylbenzylamine Complex as a Highly Efficient Turnover Catalyst for the Decomposition of P=S Insecticides.
On the inside front cover of issue 18
Gadolinium Texaphyrin-Methotrexate Conjugates. Towards Improved Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents
On our Front Cover issue 17
Fast and flexible synthetic route to the branched tetrasaccharide structures present in many saponins, including the tomato glycoalkaloid a-tomatine.
Hot Paper in issue 17 - Tomatoes get defensive
Methyl lycotetraoside, the tetrasaccharide constituent of the tomato defence glycoalkaloid alpha-tomatine
Hot Paper in issue 17 - One-Pot Palladium Reactions
A New Reactivity Pattern for Vinyl Bromides; Cine-Substitution via Palladium Catalysed C-N Coupling/Michael Addition Reactions
Chemical Science in China
This month the RSC showcases work from China, in recognition of the growing importance of Chinese research in the Chemical Sciences
OBC focuses on Chemical Science in China
OBC showcases work from China in issue 14, in recognition of the growing importance of Chinese research in the Chemical Sciences
Switching off neurodegenerative disease
Proof that peptide secondary structures can be switched by metal ions has been provided by a model based on a well known protein motif
Molecular Borromean rings unlocked
Chemists in the US have provided verification of the structure of their acclaimed nanoscale Borromean rings, and suggest that they can now find practical applications for the rings...
Amide foldamer bites back
A polyamide that folds back on itself, biting its tail, to make a compact three dimensional structure has been stumbled across by researchers in the UK
Dye lights up chain reaction
An improved fluorescence quencher that can analyse the products of polymerase chain reactions (PCR) has been developed by researchers in the UK
Molecular bowl
A bowl-shaped supramolecular structure has been designed and made by scientists in China and Japan
Arranging molecules in baskets to make rings
Basket-shaped molecules holding pre-organised molecules in place have helped German scientists to make huge ring compounds
On our Inside Front Cover this issue
Two-stage enzyme mediated drug release from LMWG hydrogels
OBC future looks bright
OBC is delighted to announce its new editor, Dr Vikki Allen, and its first ISI impact factor, 2.194.
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