The enantioselective synthesis of alkaloids, using a tricyclic (R)-phenylglycinol-derived lactam scaffold is reported.

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Proposed a biosynthesis of (+)-symbioimine re-examined, resulting in successful intramolecular Diels−Alder (IMDA) cyclization

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A new route for the synthesis of protoporphyrin IX avoids contamination with animal products and associated risks to human patients.

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An alternative biomass-based route to benzoic acid from the renewable starting materials quinic acid and shikimic acid.

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Cysteine-containing polyisocyanides are shown to be versatile nanoplatforms for chromophoric and bioscaffolding