Naming molecular compounds is a fundamental skill in chemistry that helps in identifying and communicating the composition of various substances. This video offers a clear and detailed guide on how to ...

Covalent drugs block protein function by forming a specific bond between the ligand and target protein. A covalent mechanism of action can provide many pharmacological advantages over a reversible ...

In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers synthesized and evaluated the antitumoral (against several ...

Scientists have known for decades that cancer cells use more glucose than healthy cells, feeding the growth of some types of tumors. Now, scientists have identified compounds that delay the formation ...

Cells constantly monitor and recycle their proteins through a tightly regulated waste-disposal system. Proteins that are no ...