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Life processes are carried out by the interaction of various molecules. We use organic chemistry to investigate the creation and reaction mechanism of new molecules to see if they possess the characteristics and utility of new molecular entities. For example, selenium is an essential trace metal that is vital to life processes, specifically playing a primary role in anti-oxidization. We at the Division of Instrumental Analysis develop ways to produce all kinds of organic compounds that contain selenium in order to synthesize various selenium-containing NCE's. In addition, we have recognized useful antibacterial properties (tuberculosis, e. coli) and anti-cancer properties (specific protein kinase inhibitors, apoptosis inducers) in many of the compounds we have synthesized. |
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