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James Danford

 

 

 

James Danford, Piotr Dobrowolski, and Lisa M. Berreau have published a paper in Inorganic Chemistry outlining the first study of thioester hydrolysis promoted by an Fe(III)Zn(II) complex. This kinetic and mechanistic investigation is relevant to the reaction catalyzed by the metalloenzyme glyoxalase II. The glyoxalase system is of current interest as an anticancer target.

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Dr. Lisa Berreau

 

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Brenda Suh-Lailam

The Hevel Lab publishes a paper in Analytical Biochemistry outlining a novel approach to measuring the activity of protein methyltransferases.  This large family of enzymes participates in a diverse set of biological processes.  The new method will enable scientists to perform previously intractable studies and dramatically increase productivity.

 

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Dr. Joan Hevel

 

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Intercontinental Synergy: USU, Chinese Chemists Receive NSF Funding

 

 

Seated, from left, are Chemistry and Biochemistry Department professors Vernon Parker and Lance Seefeldt and standing, from left, are Nankai/USU students Zhiyong Yang, Yuan Chu, Weifang Hao, Jia Wang and Zhao Li.

 

 

 

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Jared Olson, Professor Boldyrev's group, publishes his first paper from USU in Inorganic Chemistry on the chemical bonding of novel B3Hy(y=4−7) Neutral and Anionic Clusters.

 

Jared Olson

 

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USU collaborative effort with University in Iran identifies complexes involving the peroxyl radical with HOOOH.

 

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Steve Scheiner

 

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