March 2016 PMID 26846616

Validating Eaton's Hypothesis: Cubane as a Benzene Bioisostere.

Benjamin A Chalmers, Hui Xing, Sevan Houston, Charlotte Clark, Sussan Ghassabian, Andy Kuo, Benjamin Cao, Andrea Reitsma, Cody-Ellen P Murray, Jeanette E Stok, Glen M Boyle, Carly J Pierce, Stuart W Littler, David A Winkler, Paul V Bernhardt

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Peak: 6 in May 2023
across 5 sources since Apr 2019

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the innovative nature of replacing benzene with cubane, with posts mentioning the increased bioactivity in certain molecules and suggesting potential benefits for drug development. The tone reflects curiosity and optimism, emphasizing the scientific importance and possible applications of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or interest in the research, recognizing its potential significance.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of cubane as a benzene bioisostere sparks high interest due to its novelty and potential applications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects of the study, such as bioactivity results and implications for drug development, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some see it as a promising scientific advancement, the perceived immediate impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • • The study tested five molecules with cubane derivatives; two showed higher bioactivity, two had similar activity, and one had only partial effectiveness compared to benzene versions.
  • • The findings suggest that replacing benzene with cubane could improve or maintain drug efficacy, potentially speeding up the development of new bioactive molecules.]

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黎凪
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@化学or薬学強い人 系統名か許容名教えてください 引用元:“Validating Eaton’s Hypothesis: Cubane as a Benzene Bioisostere” Williams, C. M. et al. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2016,DOI: 10.1002/ange.201510675 https://t.co/y1BpdZpF1X

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@GS_GOGAT · X

RT @HotPaperTweet: 【薬学】【有機合成化学】キュバンは医薬開発上有望なベンゼンの有望な生物学的等価体だと、類縁体合成による薬理活性の比較で確かめられた。映画、スター・ウォーズ/フォースの覚醒と同規模の注目と活躍が期待される。まさにキュバンの覚醒か。 https…

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@R31na_as · X

@化学or薬学強い人 系統名か許容名教えてください 引用元:“Validating Eaton’s Hypothesis: Cubane as a Benzene Bioisostere” Williams, C. M. et al. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2016,DOI: 10.1002/ange.201510675 https://t.co/y1BpdZpF1X

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直毛/ジサツP/かんさん/シルさん
@Straaaaaaaaight · X

RT @HotPaperTweet: 【薬学】【有機合成化学】キュバンは医薬開発上有望なベンゼンの有望な生物学的等価体だと、類縁体合成による薬理活性の比較で確かめられた。映画、スター・ウォーズ/フォースの覚醒と同規模の注目と活躍が期待される。まさにキュバンの覚醒か。 https…

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The Future of Retrosynthesis and Synthetic Planning - Algorithmic ...
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doi:10.1002/ange.201510675]. doi:10.1002/ANIE. R. S. McCredie, J. T. Pinhey, R. H. Prager, M. Rasmussen, E. Ritchie, 201510675 W. Taylor, Aust. J. Chem ...

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I don't use RC's anymore but I wonder when there will be cubane ...
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2016, DOI: 10.1002/anie.201510675). MacMillan's team used the new methods to make cubane analogs of two drug molecules, including for a ...

May 5, 2023 View →
Eu não uso mais RC's, mas fico pensando quando vão ter RC's de ...
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Williams já demonstrou que os cubanos podem ser bioisósteros de benzeno eficazes (Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2016, DOI: 10.1002/anie.201510675). A ...

May 5, 2023 View →
मैं अब RC's का इस्तेमाल नहीं करता, लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि कब ऐसे क्यूबैन ...
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2016, DOI: 10.1002/anie.201510675)। मैक मिलन की टीम ने नए तरीकों का इस्तेमाल करके दो दवा ...

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Je n'utilise plus de RC mais je me demande quand il y aura des RC ...
Reddit

2016, DOI : 10.1002/anie.201510675). L'équipe de MacMillan a utilisé les nouvelles méthodes pour fabriquer des analogues de cubane de deux ...

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Ich nehme keine RC's mehr, aber ich frage mich, wann es Cuban ...
Reddit

Williams hat zuvor gezeigt, dass Cubane wirksame Benzol-Bioisostere sein können (Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2016, DOI: 10.1002/anie.201510675).

May 5, 2023 View →
ผมเลิกใช้ RC ไปนานแล้ว แต่ก็สงสัยนะว่าเมื่อไหร่จะมี RC ที่ใช้ cubane แทน ...
Reddit

2016, DOI: 10.1002/anie.201510675). ทีมของ MacMillan ใช้เทคนิคใหม่ในการสร้าง cubane analogs ของโมเลกุลยา 2 ชนิด รวมถึงการรักษา cystic ...

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Chemists think outside the box to craft tricky cubanes
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2016, DOI: 10.1002/anie.201510675). MacMillan's team used the new methods to make cubane analogs of two drug molecules, including for a ...

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How would you name this molecule and what are its potential effects ...
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你会怎么给这个分子命名,它对人体有什么潜在的影响? : r/TheeHive
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... 基溴,我猜你喜欢被烷基化. [已删除]. • 5年前 · https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/anie.201510675?casa_token=ID-ZpZBEetIAAAAA ...

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Miten nimeäisit tämän molekyylin ja mitkä voisivat olla sen ... - Reddit
Reddit

... 10.1002/anie.201510675?casa_token=ID-ZpZBEetIAAAAA%3An1h83rheooNrodU_iR4jeqBDFSRFJG_P8wVw79EvxNYFv3DsfgaO2p5PUhpzz9oE6jyAwQha7zKHq24. Jos ...

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Как бы вы назвали эту молекулу и каковы ее потенциальные ...
Reddit

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サイコロを作ろう! | Chem-Station (ケムステ)
Blogs

2016,DOI: 10.1002/ange.201510675. 関連リンク. Platonic Hydrocarbon (PDF, Baran's Group); Platonic Hydrocarbon – Wikipedia · 分子の多面体(有機 ...

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