Reaxys, the new workflow solution for chemists

Reaxys, the new workflow solution for chemists, was released in January. How can Reaxys help you as a researcher? This innovative solution delivers exactly what you need. Synthesis planner: compares synthesis routes across publications and get a single overview enabling you to reach the appropriate route faster Superior reaction content: content from top journals and … Read more

The anti-cancer activity of Noscapine: A Review

Image via Wikipedia Noscapine is an isoqiunoline alkaloid found in opium latex. Unlike most other alkaloids obtained from opium latex, noscapine is not sedative and has been used as antitussive drug in various countries. Recently, it has been introduced as an anti-mitotic agent. This drug can be used orally.When the resistance to other anti-cancer drugs … Read more

CHEM MED CHEM Article: Adenosine A2A Receptor Antagonists: New 8-Substituted 9-Ethyladenines as Tools for in vivo Rat Models of Parkinson’s Disease

Adenosine A2A Receptor Antagonists: New 8-Substituted 9-Ethyladenines as Tools for in vivo Rat Models of Parkinson’s Disease Rosaria Volpini, Prof., Diego Dal Ben, Dr., Catia Lambertucci, Dr., Gabriella Marucci, Prof. Dr., Ram Chandra Mishra, Dr., Anna Teresa Ramadori, Dr., Karl-Norbert Klotz, Prof., Maria Letizia Trincavelli, Dr. , Claudia Martini, Prof., Gloria Cristalli, Prof. Abstract: A new series of 8-substituted 9-ethyladenine … Read more

Indian Turmeric’s (हल्दी) healing secret, finally revealed?

Image via Wikipedia India’s “Holy Powder”, Turmeric, Finally Reveals Its Centuries-old Secret April 19, 2009 J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131 (12), 4490-4498 Copyright 2009 American Chemical Society Scientists in Michigan are reporting discovery of the secret behind the fabled healing power of the main ingredient in turmeric – a spice revered in India as … Read more

JACS on Twitter…twittering from Salt Lake City

Image via CrunchBase TWITTER is a social networking tool that allows for real-time “micro-blogging” of short messages. Now follow JACS’s twitter feed to stay in the loop about exciting JACS content, new features on JACS Beta, breaking news, upcoming events, and more. If you’d like to learn more about how Twitter works, please read the … Read more

J Med Chem Article: Adenine based acyclic-nucleotides as novel P2X3 receptor ligands

Image via Wikipedia Adenine based acyclic-nucleotides as novel P2X3 receptor ligands Volpini Rosaria; Mishra, RC; Kachare DD; Dalben Diego; Catia Lambertucci; Ippolito Antonini; Vittori sauro; Marucci Gabriella and Nistri Andrea Abstract: A new series of acyclic nucleotides based on the adenine skeleton and bearing in 9-position a phosphorylated four carbon chain has been synthesized. Various … Read more

CAS Discontinuing SciFinder Scholar Client

Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) has announced that it will discontinue to support the desktop client version of the SciFinder. It means that everyone intending to use SciFinder on campus or off-campus need to have their own username and password to access SciFinder services via its web interface.  The client service can be used in its … Read more