1. A journey in bioinspired supramolecular chemistry: from molecular tweezers to small molecules that target myotonic dystrophy
- Author
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Steven C. Zimmerman
- Subjects
Catenane ,Supramolecular chemistry ,Nanotechnology ,Review ,macromolecular substances ,010402 general chemistry ,01 natural sciences ,Myotonic dystrophy ,lcsh:QD241-441 ,Molecular recognition ,lcsh:Organic chemistry ,intercalation ,catenanes ,RNase mimic ,medicine ,Early career ,lcsh:Science ,010405 organic chemistry ,Chemistry ,Organic Chemistry ,Rational design ,multi-target drug discovery ,medicine.disease ,Small molecule ,0104 chemical sciences ,macrocycles ,RNA recognition ,lcsh:Q ,Molecular tweezers - Abstract
This review summarizes part of the author’s research in the area of supramolecular chemistry, beginning with his early life influences and early career efforts in molecular recognition, especially molecular tweezers. Although designed to complex DNA, these hosts proved more applicable to the field of host–guest chemistry. This early experience and interest in intercalation ultimately led to the current efforts to develop small molecule therapeutic agents for myotonic dystrophy using a rational design approach that heavily relies on principles of supramolecular chemistry. How this work was influenced by that of others in the field and the evolution of each area of research is highlighted with selected examples.
- Published
- 2016