Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Organic Molecules

Exploring biology with small organic molecules

Small organic molecules have proven to be invaluable tools for investigating biological systems, but there is still much to learn from their use. To discover and to use more effectively new chemical tools to understand biology, strategies are needed that allow us to systematically explore 'biological-activity space'. Such strategies involve analysing both protein binding of, and phenotypic responses to, small organic molecules. The mapping of biological-activity space using small molecules is akin to mapping the stars uncharted territory is explored using a system of coordinates that describes where each new feature lies.

What is the major role of this molecule in the cell? Organic molecules substance that contain carbon, are livinf thing.

List three things you learned from this article in your own words. small O.M and biological systems.
What impact would the absence of this molecule have on the cell?

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