A supplement providing a snapshot of the latest developments in chemical biology
Issue 3
Research Highlights
Ringing the changes to combat cancer
A new class of targeted anticancer drugs could soon be developed based on cyclic macromolecules that selectively bind four stranded DNA structures.
Dendritic molecules developed as gene carriers show potential for cancer therapy.
Monitoring protein expression in fruit flies
The impact of temperature on protein expression in fruit flies can now be studied using a microfluidic device thanks to chemists from the US.
Molecular imaging with red light
Red light activated fluorescent probes for biological imaging overcome drawbacks of current green or blue light probes.
Unnatural sugar enantiomers join fight against disease
Additional pharmaceutical products could be developed thanks to research into the enzyme inhibition activities of drug isomers.
New antibiotics from chlorinated natural products
Understanding the enzymatic chlorination of aromatic and aliphatic biomolecules could lead to new antibiotics says a microbiologist from Ireland.
Two emerging techniques reveal the mechanisms of cellular processes
Single-enzyme studies provide a clearer picture of catalytic activity
Advances in single molecule techniques could revolutionise the study of enzymes.
Understanding lignan synthesis
Researchers in the US are closer to understanding the synthesis of plant-derived compounds with antiviral and anticancer properties.
Essential Elements
A new release of the RSC author and referee portal, ReSourCe, has just been launched.
Can diet help protect against skin cancer?
Cover competition sparks voting frenzy
Thousands of votes were cast to discover the best RSC journal cover of 2005
Additional Web Content
Chip technology for protein detection
A microarray system that can be used to detect and analyse proteins has been developed by researchers in Japan.
Sialyl transferase inhibition could help treat cancer
The development of a new type of cell-permeable sialyltransferase inhibitor could lead to new approaches in cancer treatment.
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