Creating new methods to make complex molecules with potential health benefits
Official title: Development of new methods and strategies for the synthesis of complex molecules
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11047685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new and easier ways to create natural compounds that could help fight cancer and parasites, with the hope of finding better treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | March 5, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $336,303 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM153231-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047685 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients suffering from cancer or parasitic infections who may benefit from new therapeutic agents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to cancer or parasitic infections may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative ways to synthesize complex natural products that have promising biological activities, such as anti-cancer and anti-parasitic properties. By creating shorter and more efficient synthetic routes, the researchers aim to produce unnatural analogs of these compounds that could be beneficial in treating various diseases. The project involves advanced chemical techniques and strategies to streamline the assembly of these molecules, potentially leading to new therapeutic options for patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new medications that are more effective in treating cancer and parasitic infections.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing new synthetic methods for natural products, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pronin, Sergey — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Pronin, Sergey
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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.