Editorial pubs.acs.org/bc
Bioconjugates and Chemical Biology
■
T
here is a strong intellectual connection between bioconjugate chemistry and chemical biology. Both research areas use the tools of chemistry to exploit biological processes for desired purposes (e.g., drug delivery) and explore the frontiers of biology. The synergy between the two disciplines is exemplified by the use of bioconjugates and bioconjugation tools to answer fundamental questions about biological systems. Still, perhaps the strongest “bond” between the fields is their reliance on the atom-by-atom understanding provided by chemistry. The ability to connect biological and synthetic entities covalently and noncovalently forges new pathways for understanding and manipulating biological processes. In this virtual issue (http://pubs.acs.org/page/vi/ bioconjugates_chemical_biology.html) we have selected recent publications from Bioconjugate Chemistry and ACS Chemical Biology that highlight the aforementioned synergy between the disciplines, the journals, and their respective communities. These papers cover topics ranging from glycomics and proteomics through vaccine design; together they highlight the diversity and vitality of these overlapping fields. These publications also showcase the wide range of bioconjugation tools, including protein, glycan, and cell surface labeling strategies. Their emergence makes it possible to address biological questions that were previously inaccessible. Chemistry affords incisive tools to advance our understanding of biology and for addressing important biomedical challenges. Bioconjugate Chemistry and ACS Chemical Biology highlight complementary chemical tools, methods, and thoughts in this exciting domain, and we hope you will consider us for your next breakthrough findings at the chemistry−biology interface.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Notes
Views expressed in this editorial are those of the authors and not necessarily the views of the ACS.
Laura L. Kiessling Editor-in-Chief, ACS Chemical Biology
Vincent M. Rotello Editor-in-Chief, Bioconjugate Chemistry
Laura L. Kiessling Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
Vincent M. Rotello
Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States Published: June 15, 2016 © 2016 American Chemical Society
1429
DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.6b00289 Bioconjugate Chem. 2016, 27, 1429−1429
