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Samuel G. Awuah

Samuel G. Awuah

University of Kentucky, Assistant Professor

Samuel G. Awuah obtained his BS degree in Chemistry from KNUST, Ghana, and completed his PhD at the University of Oklahoma in the area of Organic/Medicinal Chemistry. He moved to MIT with a focus on Bioinorganic chemistry, where he worked with Prof. Stephen Lippard to elucidate mechanisms of platinum-based drugs while developing new metal-based therapeutics. Samuel’s current research interests include bioinorganic chemistry, chemical biology, drug discovery, and method development.

Collection Overview

Bioinorganic chemistry details the function of metal ions in biology or incorporation of metals in pharmaceuticals and imaging agents. Approximately one-third of all enzymes are metalloenzymes, that rely on metal cofactors for structure and function. Studies on metalloenzymes have inspired the synthesis of new catalysts used to achieve many chemical transformations. Metal-containing FDA-approved drugs, including platinum, arsenic, or gold-based drugs have contributed to the improved quality of patient life. Additionally, several imaging agents and radioactive metal compounds remain in active clinical use. In this Methods Collection, the vibrant field of bioinorganic chemistry will be highlighted to provide the scientific community and the broad readership with detailed methods of diverse bioinorganic research. The role of metals in different life processes and disease states as well as the development of metallodrugs and imaging agents will be well described. We will assemble the application of cutting-edge techniques to research at the interface of inorganic chemistry and biology. This Methods Collection has the potential to catapult research advances in this burgeoning field towards significant contributions in medicine.

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Quantifying the Binding Interactions Between Cu(II) and Peptide Residues in the Presence and Absence of Chromophores
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Quantifying the Binding Interactions Between Cu(II) and Peptide Residues in the Presence and Absence of Chromophores

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