Current Opinion in Chemical Biology
Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1842
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This journal focuses on the application of chemical principles and synthetic methodologies to understand and manipulate biological systems. Recent articles highlight advancements in biocompatible chemistry for cellular metabolism, enzymatic synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides, and the development of antimicrobial agents. The scope also encompasses chemical biology tools for studying protein interactions, cellular compartmentalization, and dynamic biological processes, including proximity labeling, genetic code expansion, and bioorthogonal chemistry. Furthermore, it covers the design and application of nucleic acid catalysts and the targeting of specific amino acid residues for drug discovery.
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