My Reading Tip of the Week: Total Synthesis of Scabrolide A by Radical Cascade
A radical cascade strategy to synthesize the complex marine natural product, Scabrolide A, is described in JACS by Pengfei Hu and coworkers.
Jun 1, 2024
Hiking in Tsing Yi
As the weather in Hong Kong becomes increasingly humid in late spring, hiking can become more challenging, but the island of Tsing Yi offers rewarding hiking options well-suited for the conditions, including the scenic Sam Chi Heung peaks.
May 29, 2024
My Reading Tip of the Week: Efficacy of Remdesivir ProDrugs
The efficacy of triphosphate formation of remdesivir is dependent on ProTide substitution. Higher levels of triphosphate in the lung are observed with ProTide prodrugs.
May 24, 2024