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Inositol-(1,4,5)-trisphosphate (Ins(1,4,5)P3) is a crucial secondary messenger that controls calcium (Ca2+) levels inside cells, yet many questions regarding Ins(1,4,5)P3 metabolism are challenging to address with current methods. Here, a semi-enzymatic milligram scale synthesis of isotopically labeled [13C6]Ins(1,

Triazolinedione (TAD) derivatives have been commonly utilized as protection and labeling reagents for indole and phenol moieties via a reversible ene-type reaction. Previous studies showed that the TAD probes could selectively modify tyrosine and tryptophan side-chains within proteins and peptides under dist

Lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) isolated from marine bacteria represent a valuable resource for biomedical innovation. Here, we report the first structural elucidation of the lipid A moiety and a preliminary immunological assessment of the full LPS from the marine Gram-negative Rheinheimera japonica KMM 9513T. Using MAL

Mucin proteins are essential for life but are challenging to study due to their complex glycosylation patterns. Synthetic mimics have become vital tools for understanding and modulating the roles of mucins in human health and disease. These materials also have diverse biomedical applications as lubricants and anti-

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of RSC Chemical Biology’s reviewers for helping to preserve quality and integrity in chemical science literature. We would also like to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for RSC Chemical Biology in 2024.

Zinc finger (ZF) proteins regulate transcription by interacting with cis-acting elements for gene expression in response to stimuli within physiological systems. Bioinformatic studies have proposed that zinc finger and BTB (Broad complex, Tramtrack, Bric-à-brac) domain-containing protein 20 (ZBTB20) acts as

Parainfluenza viruses enter host cells by fusing their envelope with the cell membrane. In this process mediated by the fusion glycoprotein, the fusion peptide plays an essential role in membrane binding and triggering fusion. Previously, we demonstrated that the parainfluenza fusion peptide (PIFP) oligomerizes int