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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 7h
Hibbert explores how Bayesian approaches and electronic noses can identify unknown odour sources, with applications in environmental monitoring and diabetes detection. Read the article: doi.org/10.1071/CH24... #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social
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Bayesian approaches to assigning the source of an odour detected by an electronic nose
The 18th century cleric Thomas Bayes gave his name to an elegant statement of the probability of an event – in this case identification of an odour – given
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Qu et al. review cyclotides, ultrastable plant-derived cyclic peptides with exciting potential in drug design and protein engineering. Discover chemical and enzymatic strategies for building these remarkable peptide scaffolds. #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Synthesis and Protein Engineering Applications of Cyclotides
Cyclotides are a group of cysteine-rich peptides derived from plants. Their exceptional stability based on their head-to-tail cyclized backbone and cystine
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Desvals & Hoffmann explore how light-driven reactions of benzene derivatives can rapidly build complex molecular structures, highlighting applications in organic, natural product and biologically relevant molecule synthesis. connectsci.au/ch/article/7... #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social
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Photocycloadditions of benzene derivatives and their systematic application to organic synthesis
In intramolecular reactions of benzene derivatives with alkenes, meta or [2 + 3] photocycloadditions take place in competition with ortho or [2 + 2] additi
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
(1/2) Manesha Fernando & al. explore the applicability of recycled carbon fibres as structural composites and for energy storage (free standing anodes for Li-ion batteries) when modified with bis-aryldiazomethine. They determined that this modification improved flexural modulus and
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Lokhande et al. show how ruthenium supported on magnesium oxide catalysts can convert biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, a key building block for renewable plastics. connectsci.au/ch/article/7... #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social
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Ru/MgO-catalysed selective aerobic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid
Biomass offers a sustainable alternative source of carbon to existing fossil resources that underpin the global chemical industry – on which we rely for fu
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
(1/2) Colette A. Geier et al. developed a safe, low-cost antioxidant assay technique which uses readily available materials. The method is based on the blue colouration of a starch-Betadine (a povidone–iodine complex) solution and demonstrates quantitative agreement with conventional assay methods.
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Blue Betadine assay: a safe, low-cost test for antioxidant activity
Antioxidants, such as those in customarily used plants, are vital to health and nutrition, but testing them often requires expensive or hazardous chemicals
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New in the Press #AusJChem! Hutton explores how a single oxygen to sulfur substitution transforms peptide thioamide reactivity, unlocking powerful new approaches to peptide synthesis, macrocyclisation and functionalisation. #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Peptide thioamides: exploiting a single-atom substitution
This Cornforth Review presents a personal perspective of the Hutton group’s foray into the reactivity of peptide thioamides, highlighting our group’s explo
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Xu et al. review flow-based assembly of nucleic acid-loaded polymer nanoparticles, highlighting advances in microfluidics for reproducible mRNA, siRNA and DNA delivery, a timely contribution to nanomedicine. #AusJChem #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Flow-based assembly of nucleic acid-loaded polymer nanoparticles
Treatment of diseases using nucleic acid-based approaches is of increasing importance. However, these drugs need to be delivered in nanoparticles to ensure
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
(1/2) Shuping Zhang & al presents their development of nano-ZnO/alginate films which could be used as effective anti-bacterial wound dressing.
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Novel nano-ZnO/alginate films with potential antibacterial properties
The preparation of nano-ZnO/alginate films with strong antibacterial activity that can be used as a new type of wound healing agent in the future is report
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
New in the Press! Liu et al. report a dinuclear silver NHC macrometallocycle as a highly selective fluorescent probe for iodide ions. A valuable contribution to supramolecular coordination chemistry and sensing. #AusJChem #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
In this paper Siyao Qiu & al. present a DFT study of the hydrogen evolution mechanism for the widely studied [FeFe]-hydrogenases-inspired molecular catalysts. They also investigate the effect different ligands have on the hydrogen evolution reaction. #AusJChem Details: connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Disclosure of the hydrogen evolution mechanism on [FeFe]-hydrogenases-inspired molecular catalysts – a DFT study
Theoretical calculations on the hydrogen evolution process by [FeFe]-hydrogenases-inspired molecular catalysts were linked with experimental catalytic perf
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Wilhelm et al. reveal the first topological stereoisomers in conotoxins, showing how topology can alter peptide activity. A fascinating advance for peptide engineering and next-generation pain therapeutics. #AusJChem #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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A single stable topological stereoisomer of a two disulfide conotoxin mimetic demonstrates full potency on the human norepinephrine transporter
One peptide, two topological stereoisoforms: cysteine-rich peptides are thought to have a defined number of folds depending on the number of cysteine resid
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
First report of topological stereoisomers in conotoxins! Wilhelm et al. show how peptide topology can dramatically alter biological activity, offering new insights for peptide engineering and pain therapeutics. #AusJChem #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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A single stable topological stereoisomer of a two disulfide conotoxin mimetic demonstrates full potency on the human norepinephrine transporter
One peptide, two topological stereoisoforms: cysteine-rich peptides are thought to have a defined number of folds depending on the number of cysteine resid
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
(1/3) Conotoxin χ-Mr1a is a conotoxin produced by C. marmoreus a species of predatory marine snails which noncompetitively inhibits the human norepinephrine transporter (hNET). This toxin as been shown to reduced neuropathic pain in animal models.
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A single stable topological stereoisomer of a two disulfide conotoxin mimetic demonstrates full potency on the human norepinephrine transporter
One peptide, two topological stereoisoforms: cysteine-rich peptides are thought to have a defined number of folds depending on the number of cysteine resid
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
(1/3) In this paper Alana Gall & al. present an exploration on the role of indigenous and traditional knowledge (IK and TK respectively) in early-stage drug discovery and reflect on the ethical, scientific, and regulatory implications of this their use.
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Using Indigenous and traditional medicine knowledge in research and development for drug discovery: hypothetical case vignettes
Graphical abstract showing two research and development pathways: one informed by non-codified Indigenous Knowledge and one informed by codified Traditiona
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Kaszyński et al. review how aryliodonium zwitterions enable highly regioselective functionalisation of boron clusters, opening new opportunities in synthetic chemistry, molecular materials, and functional design. #AusJChem #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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closo-Borate aryliodonium zwitterions: convenient intermediates for functional closo-borane derivatives and molecular materials
This review summarizes the formation, structure, stability and reactions of aryliodonium zwitterions of closo-borate anions. The zwitterions are formed by
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Can Indigenous Knowledge Systems help us better understand and heal contaminated environments? Rowling et al. combine Indigenous knowledge and analytical chemistry to reveal how Country, water and science intersect at a legacy waste site. #AusJChem #openaccess connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Centring Wiannamatta (mother place): the story of the environmental persistence of tri-butyl phosphate within a legacy waste site
This paper examines how a chemical from past industrial waste has persisted at a legacy waste site near Sydney. It shows that small amounts remain, but mos
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Congratulations to the authors of the 2025 Australian Journal of Chemistry Best Paper Award! #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social Read the paper here: lnkd.in/gmP3xX8V Learn more about the award: lnkd.in/gZEgnZXB
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
(1/4) Mahinga kai (food gathering) is still practised in the Te Arawa Rotorua Lakes of Aotearoa New Zealand. However, biophysical characteristics and geothermal influences in these lakes result in high concentrations of heavy metals (As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Hg and Zn).
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Heavy metal concentrations in the tissues of kākahi, Echyridella menziesii (Gray, 1843), and water from wadable depths in Lake Tarawera, Aotearoa–New Zealand
This study identified that concentrations of heavy metals vary spatially within Lake Tarawera, with greater concentrations in areas of higher water flow, p
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
(1/2) Hydrogels have found a wide range of use due being excellent bioomaterial. However, their range of application suffers from low mechanical strenght. In this paper Rui Zhang & al. present a method of making high-strength self-healing hydrogels by connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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openGDE/bayadjamara: an open-source 3D-printable gas diffusion electrochemical reactor platform
This paper introduces our development of a customisable 3D-printed platform for electrochemical reactors, including demonstrative data and detailed build i
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
First paper in Indigenous Collection at #AusJChem by Gall et al. It highlights vignette case studies for Indigenous-led research on Cultural Medicines & Indigenous Knowledge, centring governance, consent, and relational responsibility. #OpenAccess #CSIROpublishing connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Using Indigenous and traditional medicine knowledge in research and development for drug discovery: hypothetical case vignettes
Graphical abstract showing two research and development pathways: one informed by non-codified Indigenous Knowledge and one informed by codified Traditiona
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
(1/2) In this paper Christopher Barnett & al. introduce an open-source 3D printable flexible reactor platform for electrocatalysis testing. #AusJChem Details: connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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openGDE/bayadjamara: an open-source 3D-printable gas diffusion electrochemical reactor platform
This paper introduces our development of a customisable 3D-printed platform for electrochemical reactors, including demonstrative data and detailed build i
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Flow-based microfluidics are reshaping nucleic acid delivery! A Review by Xu et al. highlights how controlled-flow assembly improves nanoparticle reproducibility, size, and dispersity in polymer-based gene delivery systems. #OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Flow-based assembly of nucleic acid-loaded polymer nanoparticles
Treatment of diseases using nucleic acid-based approaches is of increasing importance. However, these drugs need to be delivered in nanoparticles to ensure
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A Study by Alnafta et al. shows importance of chemical authentication in essential oils. GC–MS and NMR show methyl salicylate dominates lawang root oil, unlike eugenol-rich bark oil. A neat reminder of misidentification risk in natural products. #AusJChem #OpenAccess connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Chemical constituents of lawang root oil
Lawang oil is a traditional medicine that is applied topically to reduce soreness associated with swollen joints. Spectroscopic analysis of commercial root
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
(1/2) Haifeng Zheng & al. present a theoretical study on the impact of size modulation and nitrogen doping on the optical and electronic properties of biphenylene quantum dots (BPQDs). connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Synergistic effects of size and nitrogen doping in modulating the optical and electronic properties of biphenylene quantum dots: a theoretical study
A comprehensive DFT and TDDFT study explores size and nitrogen doping synergistic effects in biphenylene quantum dots (BPQDs). Edge and surface doping indu
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Zeng et al. report a photoactivated Ir(III) complex with low dark toxicity but strong anticancer activity under light, showing high selectivity towards cancer cells and effective tumour inhibition in vivo. @csiropublishing.bsky.social #AusJchem doi.org/10.1071/CH25...
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Synthesis and evaluation of anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo of photoactivated iridium(III) complex
A new iridium(III) complex was synthesised and its anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo was investigated. Upon light, the anticancer activity of the co
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
(1/2) Natriuretic peptides (NPs) modulate body fluid volume and as such have been of great interest for the treatment several conditions including most prominently congestive heart failure. However current NP are ineffective due to their poor pharmacokinetic.
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Khan et al. report visible-light Ni-catalysed flow synthesis of a key trifluoromethyl intermediate for tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, LX1031. Flow photochemistry boosts scalability, efficiency, and practicality in synthesis. #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Continuous-flow photochemistry for the efficient synthesis of 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)ethan-1-ol
Fine chemicals with fluorine atoms are vital for developing modern medicines and agrochemicals, but their synthesis can be hazardous and inefficient. We de
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Latest research in #AusJChem! Led by Alewood et al., explores a conotoxin-derived peptide targeting hNET for neuropathic pain. Discovery of topological stereoisomers highlights new structural complexity for peptide design and drug development. @csiropublishing.bsky.social doi.org/10.1071/CH25...
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A single stable topological stereoisomer of a two disulfide conotoxin mimetic demonstrates full potency on the human norepinephrine transporter
One peptide, two topological stereoisoforms: cysteine-rich peptides are thought to have a defined number of folds depending on the number of cysteine resid
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Luna Song & al. present two novel indole-based porous organic polymers individually designed for specific tasks. InPhHCP-7 was designed for CO2 adsorption while InMelPOP was designed for the removal of iodine species. connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Task-specific synthesis of novel indole-based porous organic polymers for carbon dioxide adsorption and iodine uptake
This graphical abstract illustrates the dual adsorption capabilities of indole-based porous organic polymers (POPs). For CO2 capture, the POPs interact wit
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
New in #AusJChem! Li et al. show a hydrophobic drag-reducing coating for silicone rubber intestinal catheters. The EP/PDMS–nSiO₂–KH570 coating cuts friction (~77%), resists bacterial adhesion and could significantly improve patient comfort. @csiropublishing.bsky.social doi.org/10.1071/CH25...
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A hydrophobic drag-reducing coating for a silicone rubber intestinal obstruction catheter
A hydrophobic and drag-reducing coating was developed for silicone rubber intestinal catheters by a facile spray-coating method. The coating, based on an e
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Mariana Brizuela, Stuart M. Brierley review key naturally derived products and peptides which have advanced our understand of pro- and anti-nociceptive mechanisms for visceral pain. They also highlight how these chemicals may be suitable frameworks for the development of visceral pain therapeutics.
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Nature-derived products and peptides: emerging insights into the mechanisms of visceral pain
Naturally derived products that target ion channels and receptors have been crucial in revealing how pain from internal organs is sensed and regulated. The
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
New in the press! Mojica-Sánchez et al. explore metal-doped graphene for glyphosate removal using DFT and molecular dynamics. Fe³⁺- and Al³⁺-doped graphene show the strongest adsorption, highlighting promising nanomaterials for environmental remediation. #AusJChem connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Metal-doped graphene as adsorbents for glyphosate: a DFT and molecular dynamics approach
This study examines how glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide, interacts with graphene-based materials. Using computer simulations,
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
(1/4) Classical antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been demonstrated to kill bacteria in vitro. In the past few years there has been interest in studying their antiviral properties. connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Addressing antimicrobial resistance by using macrocyclic peptides
Macrocyclic peptides present cyclic scaffolds, disulfide bonds and constrained arrangements, providing structural stability and diverse antimicrobial mecha
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This article forms part of the 70th Birthday Tribute to Professor David Craik. @csiropublishing.bsky.social #AusJChem You can find this collection here: connectsci.au/ch/collectio...
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70th Birthday tribute to Professor David Craik (In Progress) | Australian Journal of Chemistry | ConnectSci
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
A recent study by Daly et al. reveals that the C-terminal region of Opisthorchis viverrini granulin-1, despite lacking regular structure, still drives strong fibroblast growth, highlighting surprising bioactivity and potential as a wound-healing agent. #AusJChem connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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The C-terminal region of Opisthorchis viverrini granulin-1 promotes cell proliferation in the absence of regular secondary structure
This study examined the folding of the C-terminal region of a liver fluke granulin and revealed distinct differences from the N-terminal region. Although t
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
(1/4 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern when it comes to effective therapeutics. As such a great deal of work has been done to find alternatives treatments which can circumvent AMR. connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Addressing antimicrobial resistance by using macrocyclic peptides
Macrocyclic peptides present cyclic scaffolds, disulfide bonds and constrained arrangements, providing structural stability and diverse antimicrobial mecha
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
This article is part of the 70th Birthday tribute to Professor David Craik. #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social The collection can be accessed here: connectsci.au/collection/2...
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Conibear et al. have published exciting new work uncovering how post-translational modifications shape the stability and activity of µ-conotoxins. A great step forward for peptide chemistry and ion-channel research. #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Proline hydroxylation and C-terminal amidation in µ-conotoxins increase structural stability and potency at sodium channels
Conotoxins serve as useful model peptides to understand the effects of protein posttranslational modifications (PTMs). Here, we focus on proline hydroxylat
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
(1/5) Lakmini K. & co presents a review of the research done studying the ribosomal peptides found in marine sponges and associated microsymbionts in order to elucidate what has been done and highlight the need for expanded research in this high potential field. connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) from marine demosponges and their microsymbionts
This review highlights ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) from sponges and their microsymbionts. It covers sponge-d
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Poulsen et al report native mass spectrometry (nMS) as a powerful platform for electrophilic covalent fragment screening. A robust, target-agnostic approach advancing covalent probe discovery and drug development. From Prof David Craik's tribute collections. connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Electrophilic fragment screening using native mass spectrometry to identify covalent probes for surface cysteines
Native mass spectrometry (nMS) was applied to screen an electrophilic covalent fragment library to identify ligands for the surface exposed cysteine residu
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
(1/5) NMR spectroscopy for mixture analysis – both a blessing and a curse: dissecting cell growth media as an example
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NMR spectroscopy for mixture analysis – both a blessing and a curse: dissecting cell growth media as an example
NMR spectroscopy helps analyse complex mixtures like cell culture media, revealing both expected and hidden components. It uncovered ethanol contamination,
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New research in #AusJChem! Lee et al show that zwitterionic cyclopentadienyl ligands can stabilise low-valent Rh(I)/Ir(I) complexes, revealing powerful redox behaviour and hyperpolarisation capability. A smart step forward for advanced catalysis. #AusJChem Details: connectsci.au/ch/article/d...
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Redox-active zwitterionic ZCp ligands for stable RhI/IrI complexes and hyperpolarisation applications
This work reports stable RhI and IrI complexes supported by redox-active zwitterionic cyclopentadienyl ligands. The Ir complex shows reversible reduction a
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
A. Garget & Co. present a review of the development of boronic acid-based fluorophores for application in sensing sialic acids. Sialic acid are a family of carbohydrates found in the surface of cells which can be used as biomarkers of various diseases. Details: connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Sialic acid detection with fluorescent boronic acids
Boronic acid bind to diols and carbohydrates reversibly in aqueous media. Sialic acids can be detected by binding to boronic acids coupled to a fluorophore
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Rodger et al. explain the origin of vibrational linear dichroism (VLD) artefacts in transmission and attenuated total reflectance (ATR), improving how polarised IR data are interpreted for clearer structural insight. #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Definition of important factors in polarised infrared spectroscopy: vibrational circular and linear dichroism in normal transmission mode and in attenuated total reflectance
Vibrational linear dichroism (VLD) spectroscopy is an attractive technique to study oriented samples. This paper explores the theory required to understand
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Aguilar et al unveil an AFM-based approach to study how β-peptide hydrogels interact with cell membranes. Using β-peptide fibres to support lipid bilayers (SLBs), they reveal nanoscale membrane behaviour, paving the way for smarter biomaterials. #AusJChem #openaccess connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Stabilisation of lipid membranes by β-peptide fibres
Hydrogels are used to help tissues regenerate but need to be compatible with the cell surface. We have developed novel β-peptide hydrogels that can be deco
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Tianhui Wang & al. present the first synthesis method for ferrate(VI) (FeO42−) in acidic conditions. This is a more effective and greener method when compared to the typical alkaline synthesis method which can prove destructive and pollutive. #AusJChem Details: connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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New method for the preparation of ferrate(VI) (FeO42−) under acidic conditions
The study described for the first time a new method for the synthesis of FeVI species under acidic conditions. Compared to alkaline methods, the advantages
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Hasi Rani Barai & al. present an optimised synthesis for butyl methyl chlorophosphite. They then investigated the kinetics of the compounds reaction with X-pyridines in order to propose a concerted mechanism for the nucleophilic substitution #AusJChem Details: connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Free energy relationship of substituent effects on nucleophilic substitution reactions of butyl methyl chlorophosphate with pyridines in acetonitrile
The nucleophilic substitution reactions of butyl methyl chlorophosphate (3) with X-pyridines in MeCN at 35.0°C. A concerted mechanism is proposed based on
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Light-activated cancer therapy! Liu et al. show that iridium-based compounds remain inactive in the dark but, when exposed to light, generate reactive oxygen species that selectively kill cancer cells. #AusJChem @csiropublishing.bsky.social Detail- connectsci.au/ch/article/7...
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Evaluation of anticancer activity and mechanism studies of iridium(III) polypyridyl complexes toward SK-hep1 cells
Three new IrIII complexes were synthesised and characterised. The in vitro anticancer activity of the complexes toward SK-hep1 cells was explored upon irra
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Australian Journal of Chemistry @ausjchem.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Call for Papers: Elevating Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Chemical Science (Australia & New Zealand) This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a collection that elevates Indigenous knowledge systems in chemical science. Please share widely with colleagues and networks.
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