Goodbye Jose M. Glez and Edu Da Concepción
07/31/2023
Development of creative and groundbreaking
research at the interface of Chemistry, Biology and Medicine.
Education of researchers in order they become
future leaders of academic or industrial projects.
Transferring of knowledge to Society in order
to propel economical and social progress
External link: https://www.usc.es/ciqus/en/news/ciqus-scientific-director-jose-luis-mascarenas-new-numerary-member-royal-academy-pharmacy
Abstract: We report the modelling of the DNA complex of an artificial miniprotein composed of two zinc finger modules and an AT-hook linking peptide. The computational study provides for the first time a structural view of these types of complexes, dissecting interactions that are key to modulate their stability. The relevance of these interactions was validated experimentally. These results confirm the potential of this type of computational approach for studying peptide–DNA complexes and suggest that they could be very useful for the rational design of non-natural, DNA binding miniproteins.
External link: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/CB/D3CB00053B
Abstract: Cationic cyclopentadienyl Ru(II) catalysts can efficiently promote mild intermolecular alkyne-alkene couplings in aqueous media, even in the presence of different biomolecular components, and in complex media like DMEM. The method can also be used for the derivatization of aminoacids and peptides, therefore proposing a new way to label biomolecules with external tags. This C-C bond-forming reaction, based on simple alkene and alkyne reactants, can now be added to the toolbox of bioorthogonal reactions promoted by transition metal catalysts.
External link: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2023/SC/D3SC01254A
José Luis Mascareñas, PhD leads this team of researchers. Find out more about him and the rest of the team in our Group members section.
Group MembersWe are always looking forward to welcoming exceptional candidates into our research Group. Please visit our Opportunities section or send us your cv.
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