Chemical Tools for Monitoring and Targeting Collagen Cross-linking

Authors

  • Matthew C. Deen Laboratorium für Organische Chemie, ETH Zurich, D-CHAB, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 3 CH-8093 Zurich
  • Linus B. Boll Laboratorium für Organische Chemie, ETH Zurich, D-CHAB, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 3 CH-8093 Zurich
  • Helma Wennemers Laboratorium für Organische Chemie, ETH Zurich, D-CHAB, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 3 CH-8093 Zurich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2024.673

Keywords:

Chemical Biology, Collagen, Fluorescent sensors, Lysyl oxidase, Peptide

Abstract

The formation of collagen, the most abundant protein in mammals, is vital for the integrity of skin, tendons, and tissue in essentially any organ. Excessive collagen formation is, however, characteristic of fibrotic and malignant diseases, which include major global health issues. The diagnosis of abnormal collagen production and deposition is, therefore, critical for disease prognosis and helps guide treatment decisions. Here, we summarize our research on the development of tailored tools for monitoring and targeting excessive collagen crosslinking. We anticipate these tools will provide a deep understanding at the molecular level of collagen formation in normal and disease conditions with applications in imaging and disease treatment.

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Author Biographies

  • Matthew C. Deen, Laboratorium für Organische Chemie, ETH Zurich, D-CHAB, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 3 CH-8093 Zurich

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  • Linus B. Boll, Laboratorium für Organische Chemie, ETH Zurich, D-CHAB, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 3 CH-8093 Zurich

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Published

2024-10-30

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