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Complexometric Titration: Ligands

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Different monodentate and polydentate ligands are used as complexing agents in complexometric titration reactions. The formation of complexes by mono- and bidentate ligands involves two or more intermediate steps, limiting their use as complexing agents. In comparison, polydentate ligands can form complexes with metal ions in a single-step process, facilitating sharper end points. This means polydentate ligands, such as amino carboxylic acid derivatives, are most commonly employed in...

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Phase II reactions are essential for the detoxification and elimination of drugs from the body. These reactions involve the conjugation of parent drugs or their phase I metabolites with endogenous molecules, resulting in more hydrophilic drug conjugates. The primary conjugation reactions in this phase are sulfation and glucuronidation. Both sulfation and glucuronidation typically produce biologically inactive metabolites. However, in some cases involving prodrugs, active metabolites may be...

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Metal-free bioconjugation reactions.

Sander S van Berkel, Floris L van Delft

Drug Discovery Today. Technologies

|September 21, 2013

Summary

New bioorthogonal reactions enable mild, selective chemical modifications within living systems. These advancements offer powerful tools for chemical biology and biopharmaceutical development.

Area of Science:

Chemical Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology

Background:

Chemical reactions are increasingly used to probe biological systems.
Traditional methods often lack the mildness and selectivity required for in vivo applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the development and impact of bioorthogonal reactions.
To showcase their utility in fundamental biological research and biopharmaceutical applications.

Main Methods:

Development of novel conjugation reactions.
Application of these reactions in living cells and organisms.
Site-specific modification of biopharmaceuticals.

Main Results:

Emergence of fast, irreversible, yet mild and selective conjugation reactions.

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Successful application of these reactions in complex biological environments.

Enabling site-specific modification of biopharmaceuticals.

Conclusions:

Bioorthogonal reactions represent a significant advancement in chemical biology.
These reactions provide new avenues for life sciences research and therapeutic development.