Bringing chemistry to life.

Boyce, Michael; Bertozzi, Carolyn R · Nat Methods · 2011

review · Level V

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Abstract

Bioorthogonal chemistry allows a wide variety of biomolecules to be specifically labeled and probed in living cells and whole organisms. Here we discuss the history of bioorthogonal reactions and some of the most interesting and important advances in the field.

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