Short peptides can function as effective asymmetric catalysts and templates for the controlled formation of metal nanoparticles
Peptides as Asymmetric Catalysts
Chelating Copper to be Virulent
During Escherichia coli infection the siderophore yersiniabactin binds host copper to counteract its toxicity
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Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles for Selective Hydrogenation
Nanoparticles stabilized by a cationic polymer can be dispersed in wide range of solvents and ionic liquids leading to good catalytic activity
Cancer Test on Paper
A simple paper-based array can be used for electrochemical cancer screening according to Chinese researchers
Angewandte Chemie 32/2012: Networking
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Making Cisplatin Nanoparticles
Self-assembling cholesterol-succinic acid-cisplatinum II-based nanoparticles display high antitumor activity and reduce nephrotoxicity
Organic Compounds Suitable For Printable Electronics
Synthesis and optoelectronic properties of thiazolothiazole derivatives for use in organic field-effect transistors are described
BASF and Sinopec Explore Building iso-Nonanol Plant
BASF and Sinopec further strengthen their cooperation
Access to Cannabinoids
Simple and compact synthesis of a tricyclic resorcinol could provide route to novel analogs of conformationally restricted cannabinoids