Our latest work shows how modern total synthesis can enable therapeutically meaningful discovery, uncovering selective anti-C. difficile activity and toxin-protective effects of structurally complex polyether ionophores. Now available on ChemRxiv: https://t.co/iXiPUvBeja
One step. Two C–C bonds. Three natural product syntheses. Our auto-tandem catalytic cascade for natural product synthesis is out today in JACS!https://t.co/ZOKzJVWXbq
Our Chem. Soc. Rev. Article!
Radical Retrosynthesis: A Powerful Strategy for Modern Assembly of Terpenoid Natural Products.
Modern radical chemistry—MHAT, RAE, XEC, photoredox, HAT—reshapes retrosynthetic logic for complex terpenoids.
https://t.co/3r7TkbgQDW
Thrilled to share our progress on the synthesis of highly oxidized DMOA-derived meroterpenoids—now out in JACS:https://t.co/fprfkoH4Sr! The unexpected reaction we stumbled upon in the final step turned out to be especially fascinating.
#TotalSynthesis of DMOA-Derived Meroterpenoids: Achieving Selectivity in the Synthesis of (+)-Berkeleyacetal D and (+)-Peniciacetal I by Jianpeng Zhang, Xiaotong Luo, Jingfu Zhang, and Chao Li @LabChao in @J_A_C_S https://t.co/a6WEMMZHSG
Establishing the Comprehensive Structure-Activity Relationship of the Natural Antibiotic Kibdelomycin/Amycolamicin (Chao Li and co-workers) @LabChao https://t.co/kwX28NKwqk
We're excited to have achieved a structure-activity relationship analysis of the complex natural antibiotics Kibdelomycin/Amycolamicin through total synthesis. We hope this work will contribute to the development of new antibiotic therapies. https://t.co/OfjQJTwhkZ
Excited to share our latest paper on the total synthesis of Illicium sesquiterpenes. Not only access more targets but synthetically connect distinct molecular architectures of different subfamilies through late-stage skeletal reorganization triggered by Lewis acids or oxidants.
Nickel-Catalyzed C-I-Selective C(sp2)-C(sp3) Cross-Electrophile Coupling of Bromo(iodo)arenes with Alkyl Bromides (Chao Li and co-workers) @LabChao https://t.co/GCvkbGvxeO
Hopefully, this recent work from our group will help some medicinal chemists. A general C(sp2)–I selective C(sp2)–C(sp3) cross-electrophile coupling.
https://t.co/jcX8vYnBeh