In Tetrahedron Letters ‘Hydrastine’ reported as ‘Noscapine’

Recently, I came across a paper in reputed weekly chemistry journal, Tetrahedron Letters. It was describing short synthesis of Noscapine and some other natural alkaloids. However, while carefully looking at the structure I found that they have synthesized a molecule which is not Noscapine. When I did a SciFinder investigation for the same I confirmed … Read more

Impact Factor 2010: Journal Citation Reports by Thomson Reutors

The impact factor report of Journals for the year 2010 is now available. The list is being embeded here as an excel file which can be downloaded and viewed on full screen by choosing the options below. Click Here for 2011 Impact Factor List

Chem Med Chem: Inside Cover: Very Important Paper

June 2011 issue of the Chem Med Chem’s inside cover represents our VIP Article titled, “Evidence for the Existence of a Specific G Protein-Coupled Receptor Activated by Guanosine“. The article can be downloaded from Here or directly from from Wiley.

Gold Nanoprticles in Diagnosis of Infuenza (Flu) Virus

It’s well known that Viruses can be captured by specific antibodies. Nano-particles owing to their size and constitution show peculiar properties in contrast to their regular (bulky) counterparts. The nano-particles of Gold have been successfully linked with immune-proteins called antibodies. When this complex comes in contact with a Virus it forms an aggregate showing another … Read more