Unexpected Approach Bridge The Gap Between Synthetic Drug Molecules And Natural Products

Unexpected Approach Bridge The Gap Between Synthetic Drug Molecules And Natural Products

Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute proved they were able to turn simple chemicals into unique 3-D structures resembling those observed in nature, structures with desirable features for medicines. Scripps Research scientists managed to discover a potential drug lead for inflammatory disease, which is now being studied further and could have huge implications for the future of drug development. The study found a way to bridge the gap between synthetic space and natural products, opening up a whole new area to explore for the potential drug.

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