The Chemistry of Oxytocin – The "Love Hormone"
Within the intricate web of human emotions and connections, there exists a tiny yet powerful molecule known as oxytocin. Often dubbed the...
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Jan 92 min read
Unearthing Clovibactin: A Breakthrough Depsipeptide Antibiotic Defying Drug Resistance
The potent depsipeptide antibiotic clovibactin defies drug resistance. It is sourced from previously uncultivated soil bacteria.
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Supramolecular Peptide Hydrogels: A Revolution in Drug Delivery Systems
Supramolecular peptide hydrogels are a class of hydrogels formed through non-covalent interactions between peptide molecules.
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Aug 17, 20234 min read
Heptapeptide Antibiotic with a Twist: The Synthesis of Darobactin A
In the summer of 2022, two syntheses of darobactin A were reported within a week of each other; the first by Sarlah, the second by Baran.
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