Group 1 metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR) are G-protein coupled receptors with a large bilobate extracellular ligand binding region (LBR) that resembles a Venus fly trap. Closing of this LBR in ...

Using immobilized lipase, we developed an enzymatic synthesis of isosorbide-2-acetate (1), a key intermediate in the preparation of isosorbide-5-mononitrate. 1 was prepared in high yield (∼92%) with ...

For years, advertising and media connected the ingredient to “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Here’s what led to the misconception—and how MSG is being reclaimed today.