Small molecules that activate or suppress biological events have become powerful tools to understand complex cellular processes. Importantly, they can be used as therapeutic agents to treat various diseases. Research goal of Center for Biofunctional Molecules includes 1) development of biofunctional molecules that regulate various biological processes, 2) elucidation of their mechanisms of action and 3) their applications to treating diseases (“Chemical Biology”). To achieve this goal, Center for Biofunctional Molecules consists of organic and biological researchers who collaborate with each other closely to promote a successful outcome. Specifically, organic researchers synthesize various small molecules, carbohydrates and peptides as well as create drug delivery systems. In addition, they construct microarrays containing a number of glycans and peptides to rapidly analyze biomolecular recognition events. Biological researchers carry out high-throughput screening to identify small molecules that regulate numerous biological functions, in particular cell death and differentiation, and study their mechanisms of action in cells or animal model. Ultimately, we hope to provide diverse chemical tools that are useful for biological research and develop novel therapeutic agents.
국가
대한민국
소속기관
연세대학교 (학교)
연락처
02-2123-2631 http://chem.yonsei.ac.kr/~injae/
책임자
신인재 injae@yonsei.ac.kr