Research subjects
- Development of new reactions, new reagents, and functional molecules for drug discovery and life science applications
- Development of methods for specific functional group conversion to elucidate the functions of biomolecules
- Development of organocatalysts that utilize the properties of biomolecules
Kunishima Group develops innovative technologies and compounds that contribute to drug discovery and the understanding of biological phenomena. We focus on dehydrative condensation reactions to form amides and esters, which are widely present in drugs and biomolecules, and other synthetically useful reactions such as alkylation and epoxidation. Dehydrative condensation and alkylation are the three most important chemical transformations in drug discovery research. We have developed a variety of novel synthetic reagents, and are also working on the development of unique photoreactions using strained small-membered ring compounds, new functional molecules, and drug discovery technologies with low environmental impact for the realization of a decarbonized society.
For detailed information, please visit our website at:
http://www.p.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/~bioorg/
