Peptide Oxidation by Small-molecule Iron Catalyst (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Peptide Oxidation by Small-molecule Iron Catalyst

Caption

Chemists led by University of Illinois professor M. Christina White and graduate student Thomas Osberger found that two small-molecule iron catalysts can oxidize chiral amino acids and peptides to an array of unnatural forms, giving researchers more options for developing drug candidates.

Credit

Photo courtesy of M. Christina White

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.