Microwave energy: a versatile tool for the biosciences

Org Biomol Chem. 2007 Apr 21;5(8):1141-50. doi: 10.1039/b617084f. Epub 2007 Feb 26.

Abstract

As the range of techniques for microwave heating has expanded, so have the areas in which it can have a profound impact. Two emerging areas are the application of microwave heating for the synthesis of peptides, peptoids, oligopeptides and carbohydrates and in the field of proteomics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carbohydrate Conformation / radiation effects
  • Carbohydrates / chemical synthesis
  • Carbohydrates / chemistry
  • Carbohydrates / radiation effects*
  • Microwaves*
  • Peptides / chemical synthesis
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Peptides / radiation effects*
  • Protein Conformation / radiation effects
  • Proteomics

Substances

  • Carbohydrates
  • Peptides