Study of the expression of the ACE2 receptor, which allows cellular entry of the virus

Cells in the Nose Could Act as Entry Points for SARS-CoV-2

New Antiviral Drug Candidates Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease
Promising inhibitors with high activity and low toxicity

Carbon Monoxide-Releasing Polymers for Wound Healing
Metal-free copolymers self-assemble into micelles and can be used for photo-triggered CO release

Proof-of-Concept for Faster COVID-19 Test
Gold nanoislands with DNA receptors used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Emergency Supply of Disinfectant
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) launches digital networking for healthcare facilities and companies

Preparations for a Covid-19 Vaccine
Merck supports the Jenner Institute to scale up manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccine candidate

Gold(III)-Based Anticancer Complexes
Cyclometalated triphenylphosphine sulfide ligands used in new compounds that inhibit tumor growth

COVID-19 Specific Testing
Picture describes how coronavirus testing work

Angewandte Chemie 15/2020: Recharge Your Batteries
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Early Detection of Different Cancers with a Blood Test
Over 50 cancer types detected using methylation signatures in cell-free DNA