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Peptide-mimetic metallohelices bind Alzheimer protein and extend life in an insect model

Nature Chemistry has recently published research, led by Professor Peter Sadler, that has developed a new line of attack against cancer: an organic-osmium compound, which is triggered using a non-toxic dose of sodium formate, a natural product found in many organisms, including nettles and ants.

Named JPC11, it targets a metabolic process which cancer cells rely on to survive and multiply. It does this by converting a key substance used by cancer cells to provide the energy they need for rapid division (pyruvate) into an unnatural lactate - leading to the cells’ destruction.

For the full press release see here.

Research shows how high photoconductivity and semiconductor behaviour can be added to MOFs - which already have a huge international focus for their applications in gas storage, sensing and catalysis.

The new work, conducted by Universities in Brazil, the United Kingdom and France – including researchers at ÌÇÐÄTV’s Department of Chemistry - found that the new MOF has a photoresponsivity of 2.5 × 10⁵ A.W^-1

The work has been highlighted in a press release.

Research led by the Hatton group in collaboration with researchers from ÌÇÐÄTV Physics, published in Nature Communications, advances the possibility of using copper nanoparticles for emerging electronic devices in place of more costly silver and gold nanoparticles.

The full open access article can be found here:

Figure shows a high resolution transmission electron microscope image of a ligand capped copper nanoparticle, showing the crystal lattice and individual copper atoms surrounding the nanoparticle.

For the full article in ChemistryViews.org, see below:

Dr Gabit Nurumbetov, Principal Scientist at Medherant Ltd - a spin-out of the University of ÌÇÐÄTV which produces next-generation drug delivery patches - has invented a revolutionary device for testing transdermal drugs more quickly, efficiently and accurately. Dr Nurumbetov completed his PhD in the Department of Chemistry with Professor Stefan Bon then worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Professor David Haddleton’s group.

The GibsonGroup report in a new macromolecular ‘antifreeze’ which improves the cryopreservation of cells

Timur Avkiran, a postgraduate researcher in the Department of Chemistry, has been awared an Industrial Fellowship by to design and synthesise small molecule drugs for improving Tuberculosis treatment.

Sir John Warcup Cornforth was a Nobel Prize-winning chemist who was born a century ago (7 September 1917).

Sir John was known for his work in the field of stereochemistry, the study of how the spatial arrangement of atoms affects the properties of a chemical compound. He went on to study at the University of Oxford and work as a professor at the universities of ÌÇÐÄTV, Suffolk and California in Los Angeles.

In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday, Sir John has been honoured with a Google Doodle.

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ÌÇÐÄTV Chemistry's has been shortlisted for a in the ‘Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year’ category.

Known as the “Oscars of Higher Education”, the 13th annual ceremony takes place on Thursday 30 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Congratulations to everyone who has been offered a place to study at ÌÇÐÄTV Chemistry in October 2017! Please see the for our essential checklist and information about what to do before you arrive. We’ll also be sending out Welcome Packs to all new starters, with an introduction from our award-winning and a summary of what to expect in your first few weeks at ÌÇÐÄTV, so keep an eye out for yours.

We look forward to welcoming you all to ÌÇÐÄTV in October. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please feel free to contact our UG Administrator, Lucy Johnson.

Best wishes

Ann Dixon, Senior Admissions Tutor

Department of Chemistry