Description of the RI

Using both classical organic chemistry and modern bacterial expression systems we synthesize polypeptides, foldamers and proteins of various size and biological significance. Structure elucidation and internal dynamics of biomolecules are completed by X-ray and bioNMR spectroscopy, as well as molecular modeling, applied quantum chemistry and bioinformatics.

Activities and Services

The laboratory cooperates with both Hungarian and foreign research teams on subjects ranging from organic chemistry to molecular biology. We run several ELTE-based, joint research projects, even at the national level, such as MedInProt, HunProtExc, or the SynthPlusz Excellence Programs. Recently we are synthesizing amino acids derived from carbohydrates, determining conformational properties of beta amino acids, synthesizing foldamers, expressing Exenatide-4 analogs used to treat type II Diabetes Mellitus, and conducting research for a better understanding Alzheimer’s and other conformational diseases. Furthermore, we work on the structure and dynamics of kRas signaling protein, which plays an important role in tumor diseases. Devoted students, postdocs and researchers interested in modern structural chemistry and biology are always welcome.