The "scanning and direct derivatization" technique (IMAGE)

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The "scanning and direct derivatization" technique — Caption

The technique developed in the study involves modifying peptides at specific amino acids to confirm their functions (top), and then adding chemical groups to these amino acids to further alter and enhance their function (bottom) (Rintaro Kaguchi, et al. Journal of the American Chemical Society. January 28, 2023).

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Rintaro Kaguchi, et al. Journal of the American Chemical Society. January 28, 2023

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