Chemical biology tools take the strain: Bioorthogonal chemistry

Kenward Vong, Katsunori Tanaka*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Bioorthogonal chemistry has become a mainstay technique used by chemists and biologists alike. Here we look back at one of its key reactions: strain-promoted azide–alkyne cycloadditions (SPAAC). Owing to its robustness, simplicity and applicability to living systems, SPAAC continues to have a pivotal role in shaping developments in the field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-26
Number of pages3
JournalNature Chemical Biology
Volume21
Issue number1
Early online date24 Dec 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2025

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