Creating a comprehensive database for natural products NMR data
Official title: NP-MRD: Natural Products Magnetic Resonance Database
Funded at Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories · NIH-10887486 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online database that will store and share important information about natural products, making it easier for researchers to find and analyze data on around 350,000 different substances.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richland, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $785,535 |
| NIH project number | 5U24AT010811-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887486 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and scientists working in the field of natural products and medicinal chemistry.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a focus on natural products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to develop the Natural Products Magnetic Resonance Database (NP-MRD), which will serve as a central repository for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data related to natural products. The database will be open-access and community-focused, containing NMR spectra and structures for approximately 350,000 known natural products. It will include legacy data, new submissions, and calculated chemical shifts, ensuring high-quality data through rigorous validation processes. Additionally, the NP-MRD will provide advanced search and analysis tools to facilitate research in natural products.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the accessibility and quality of data for natural products, aiding in the discovery and development of new therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully created similar databases, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Richland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cort, John R — Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
- Study coordinator: Cort, John R
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.