Synthesis of divergent intermediates for the generation of analogues of spicamycin for the study and treatment of cancer and tuberculosis

Objective

Research objectives and content
The synthesis of divergent intermediates for the generation of spicamycin and analogues, which may be promising as potential cancer and tuberculosis therapeutics.
Training content (objective, benefit and expected impact)
This project provides an opportunity to do exciting chemistry, using new techniques and aspects of modern synthetic and bioorganic chemistry. Links with industry / industrial relevance (22)
The project will receive an important support from pharmaceutical c companies. We will work in collaboration with their biologists.

Programme(s)

• FP4-TMR - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of the training and mobility of researchers, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 0302 - Post-doctoral research training grants
• TC01 - Synthesis, New Molecules and Methods

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Address

South Parks Road
OX1 3QY Oxford
United Kingdom

Participants (1)

Not available

Spain