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It introduces the history of retrosynthetic synthesis using deoxygenation patterns which are different from disconnections, guidelines, and ordinary. In this work, a complete introduction to retrosynthesis and guidelines for people to apply retrosynthesis are well supported and introduced. The purpose of this paper is to serve as a detailed tutorial and offers specific rules for readers to learn.\n\n\nPublished year: 2025\nTitle: Lipase-catalyzed Strategies for the Preparation of Key Intermediates for the Synthesis of the Taxol Side Chain#\nAuthors: Sayeh Shahmohammadi, György Orsy, E. Forró\nAbstract: \n\nThis article provides a review of the paramount lipase-catalyzed strategies employed in\nthe preparation of (2R,3S)-3-amino-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionic acid, several of its derivatives,\nand precursor 2-azetidinones through β-lactam ring opening, OAc hydrolysis, COOEt hydrolysis,\nO-acylation, and sequential kinetic resolution through a two-step cascade reaction. 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However, there is a lack of software capable of\nautomatically analyzing a molecule represented as a graph and generate a\nclassification of the type of isomerism present in a given atom or bond.\nConsidering the importance of stereoisomerism when comparing chemical\nstructures, this report describes a computer program for analyzing and\nprocessing steric information contained in a chemical structure represented as\na molecular graph and providing as output a binary classification of the isomer\ntype based on the recommended conventions. Due to the complexity of the\nunderlying issue, specification of stereochemical information is currently\nlimited to explicit stereochemistry and to the two most common types of\nstereochemistry caused by asymmetry around carbon atoms: chiral atom and double\nbond. 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With > 63% sites\noccupied, recovery time", "semantic_scholar": "Published year: 2025\nTitle: Stereoselective 1,1'-glycosylation via reactivity tuning with protecting groups.\nAuthors: Daniele Zucchetta, Karin Hofbauer, A. Zamyatina\nAbstract: Chemical 1,1'-glycosylation for the synthesis of non-reducing disaccharides is complicated by the need to simultaneously control the stereochemistry at two anomeric centers. While considerable progress has been made in the synthesis of α,α-disaccharides, the assembly of 1,1'-β,β- and 1,1'-β,α-linked non-reducing sugars has received comparatively less attention. Many naturally occurring non-reducing disaccharides and their biologically active mimetics feature asymmetrically located functional groups at different positions on the two pyranose rings, highlighting the demand for reliable stereoselective methods to synthesize fully orthogonally protected 1,1'-conjugated sugars suitable for targeted functionalisation to create important biomolecules. By exploiting specific electronic and torsional effects imposed by protecting groups on both glycosyl donor and lactol acceptor molecules, we achieved highly stereoselective β,β- and β,α-1,1'-glycosylation and successfully synthesised a library of fully orthogonally protected β,β- and β,α-linked diglucosamines. Our approach is based on the premise that acceptor reactivity can greatly influence the stereochemical outcome of the glycosylation reaction. We show that the tailored choice of orthogonal protecting groups can alter the anomeric preferences in lactol acceptors, stabilising specific anomeric conformations, and that protecting group-driven modulation of lactol nucleophilicity is a useful tool to achieve stereoselective 1,1'-glycosidic bond formation. Structure-activity relationships have been established for a number of fully orthogonally protected glycosyl donor-lactol acceptor pairs, with a focus on optimizing lactol acceptor nucleophilicity to facilitate stereoselective 1,1'-β,β- and 1,1'-β,α-glycosylation on the acceptor side and enhance neighboring group-driven stereoselectivity on the donor side.\n\n\nPublished year: 2024\nTitle: Protecting Group-Free Total Synthesis of (-)-Boscartin H.\nAuthors: Hiroto Aihara, Daisuke Kounai, Akihiko Kasamatsu, Junya Shiraiwa, Akinobu Matsuzawa, Shogo Kamo, Kazuyuki Sugita\nAbstract: Herein, we report the first protecting group-free total synthesis of (-)-boscartin H, which features a 5-12-5-fused tricyclic structure. The key steps, which include a diastereoselective THF-ring-forming/aldol reaction sequence and ring-closing metathesis, afforded high stereoselectivity with (-)-boscartin H obtained in 3.6% overall yield using a 11-step long linear sequence. 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Analyses of cisplatin- and paclitaxel-treated HeLa cells and drug-resistant variants revealed several drug resistance-associated modifications. Among them, mA exhibited significant differences across multiple cell types and between cancerous and non-cancerous cells. Knocking down mRNA mA writer or eraser protein resulted in altered cell viability, cell cycle and apoptosis in HeLa cells, suggesting a role of mRNA mA in cancer. Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses further revealed the molecular mechanisms underlying the phenotypic variation.\n\nPublished: 2025-07-07\nTitle: Single-nucleus rna sequencing identifies universal camk1d upregulation and dysregulated c-ltmr subtypes as key drivers of paclitaxel-induced neuropathy.\nCopyright Information: © 2025. The Author(s).\nSummary::\nNeuropathic pain triggered by chemotherapy poses a significant clinical challenge. 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This study shows that the sulfhydryl groups of cysteines of\ntubulin that are vital for the polymerization are also important for the\nsubsequent annealing of microtubules.\n\nPublished: 2010-05-07\nTitle: Polymorphic Dynamics of Microtubules\nAuthors: Herve Mohrbach, Albert Johner, Igor M. Kulic\nSummary: Starting from the hypothesis that the tubulin dimer is a conformationally\nbistable molecule - fluctuating between a curved and a straight configuration\nat room temperature - we develop a model for polymorphic dynamics of the\nmicrotubule lattice. We show that tubulin bistability consistently explains\nunusual dynamic fluctuations, the apparent length-stiffness relation of grafted\nmicrotubules and the curved-helical appearance of microtubules in general.\nAnalyzing experimental data we conclude that taxol stabilized microtubules\nexist in highly cooperative yet strongly fluctuating helical states. When\nclamped by the end the microtubule undergoes an unusual zero energy motion - in\nits effect reminiscent of a limited rotational hinge.", "semantic_scholar": "Published year: 2012\nTitle: The early stages of taxol biosynthesis: an interim report on the synthesis and identification of early pathway metabolites.\nAuthors: Jennifer M Guerra-Bubb, R. Croteau, Robert M. Williams\nAbstract: The biosynthesis of the anti-cancer drug taxol (paclitaxel) has required the collaborative efforts of several research groups to tackle the synthesis and labeling of putative biosynthetic intermediates, in concert with the identification, cloning and functional expression of the biosynthetic genes responsible for the construction of this complex natural product. Based on a combination of precursor labeling and incorporation experiments, and metabolite isolation from Taxus spp., a picture of the complex matrix of pathway oxygenation reactions following formation of the first committed intermediate, taxa-4(5),11(12)-diene, is beginning to emerge. An overview of the current state of knowledge on the early-stages of taxol biosynthesis is presented.\n\n\nPublished year: 2024\nTitle: A synthesis of the current state of marine biodiversity knowledge in the Isles of Scilly, UK\nAuthors: Owen M. Exeter, Magnus Axelsson, Julian Branscombe, Annette C. Broderick, Tom Hooper, Sarah Morcom, Trudy Russell, P. Somerfield, Kate Sugar, Julie Webber, Kristian Metcalfe\nAbstract: Abstract Synthesising knowledge on the health of marine ecosystems and the human activities is crucial to informing holistic marine management. 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Several of these claims warrant further discussion and highlight the critical importance of data normalization in gene expression deconvolut", "arxiv": "No good Arxiv Result was found", "semantic_scholar": "Published year: 2015\nTitle: Hidden genes in birds\nAuthors: T. Hron, P. Pajer, J. Pačes, P. Bartůněk, D. Elleder\nAbstract: AbstractWe report that a subset of avian genes is characterized by very high GC content and long G/C stretches. These sequence characteristics correlate with the frequent absence of these genes from genomic databases. We provide several examples where genes in this subset are mistakenly reported as missing in birds.\n www.dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13059-015-0725-y\n\n\nPublished year: 2017\nTitle: Correspondence on Lovell et al.: identification of chicken genes previously assumed to be evolutionarily lost\nAuthors: Susanne Bornelöv, E. Seroussi, S. Yosefi, Ken Pendavis, S. Burgess, M. Grabherr, M. Friedman-Einat, L. 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The retro-synthetic scheme proposed includes:\n- Disconnection 1: Breaking down the C13-O17 ester bond leading to the separation of the side chain from the taxane core.\n- Disconnection 2: Disconnection of the C9-N and C30-C7 bonds, yielding more straightforward building blocks.\n- Disconnection 3: Decomposing complex functionalities that can be synthesized via simpler reactions using known synthetic methodology.\n\nThis approach is grounded in knowledge gathered from literature on retrosynthetic pathways for Taxol and similar compounds, focusing on established methodologies and the role of key intermediates in the synthesis.\n\n## 3. Literature Review of Key Reactions\nRecent literature identifies several key reactions relevant to the synthetic pathways for Taxol:\n- Synthesis of Side Chains: Varied strategies for synthesizing the complex side chain involving amino acids and alcohol derivatives have been explored (Shahmohammadi et al., 2025) [1].\n- Protecting Group Strategies: The efficient management of protecting groups has been crucial in the synthesis, particularly involving glucuronic acid moieties (El Alaoui et al., 2006) [2].\n- Stereochemical Considerations: Enantiomeric purity is vital in taxane synthesis, with particular methods detailed for delineating chirality in complex molecules (Teixeira et al., 2013) [3].\n- Pathway Development: Advances in synthetic techniques and retrosynthetic models using computational methods are evolving continuously, facilitating the identification of optimal synthesis paths (Wen & Feng, 2024) [4].\n\n## 4. Proposed Synthesis Route\nThe proposed synthesis route incorporates the following steps:\n1. Preparation of Key Intermediates: Utilize known methods to synthesize essential amino acids and derivatives involving protecting group manipulations to avoid undesired side reactions.\n2. Formation of the Taxane Skeleton: Employ reactions such as ring-closing metathesis or coupling reactions to build the macrocyclic structure characteristic of Taxol.\n3. Side Chain Attachment: Synthesize and attach the side chain via coupling reactions to the core structure at the appropriate stereocenter.\n\nExperimental Procedures: [Detailed stepwise protocols and conditions for each reaction can be developed based on the existing literature.]* \n\n## 5. Challenges in Synthesis\nSignificant challenges identified include:\n- Stereochemical Control: Ensuring the correct stereochemistry throughout the synthesis remains critical due to the complex three-dimensional structure of Taxol.\n- Protecting Group Selection and Management: The appropriate choice of protecting groups and their timely deprotection is critical to prevent complications in reactions.\n- Scalability: Current methods often yield limited quantities of the final product, necessitating optimization for larger scale synthesis while maintaining purity and efficacy.\n\n## 6. Current State of Research\nRecent research has shown a surge in interest towards alternative synthesis methods for Taxol, emphasizing:\n- Nanoparticle Formulations: Innovations using nanotechnology for drug delivery systems to enhance the efficacy and reduce toxicity in Taxol application (Bhattacharyya et al., 2025) [5].\n- Microbial Sources for Production: Bacterial and fungal synthesis of taxanes are being explored as sustainable alternatives to traditional sourcing from Taxus trees (Mohammadi Ballakuti et al., 2022) [6].\n\n## 7. Potential Improvements\nEmerging techniques, including metabolic engineering and biocatalysis, may contribute effectively to the more sustainable production of Taxol or its analogs. Further research into enzyme use and natural biosynthetic routes may open up new avenues for efficient synthesis.\n\n## 8. Conclusion\nThe synthesis of Taxol represents a formidable challenge in organic chemistry. By leveraging modern synthetic techniques, including retrosynthetic analysis and advanced computational tools, future synthesis strategies could increasingly become more efficient and scalable. Continued investigation into alternative sources and methodologies will be essential in advancing the state of Taxol production.\n\n### References\n1. Shahmohammadi, S., Orsy, G., & Forró, E. (2025). Lipase-catalyzed Strategies for the Preparation of Key Intermediates for the Synthesis of the Taxol Side Chain.\n2. El Alaoui, A., Schmidt, F., Monneret, C., & Florent, J. (2006). Protecting groups for glucuronic acid: application to the synthesis of new paclitaxel (taxol) derivatives.\n3. Teixeira, A. L., Leal, J. P., & Falcao, A. O. (2013). Automated Identification and Classification of Stereochemistry.\n4. Wen, T., & Feng, Q. (2024). Application of retrosynthetic analysis in the synthesis of natural medicine molecules.\n5. Bhattacharyya, A., Rohinkar, A., Mahakal, S., Patel, P., & Joshi, S. B. (2025). Advances in paclitaxel nanoformulations: A systematic review.\n6. Mohammadi Ballakuti, N., Ghanati, F., Zare-Maivan, H., Alipour, M., Moghaddam, M., & Abdolmaleki, P. (2022). Taxoid profile in endophytic fungi isolated from Corylus avellana.",
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left some minor comments

one major comment though: why does this deserve to be its own example? It seems pretty similar to deep-research. is there something novel about this? a novel set of tools or prompting technique or subagents? is there a common benchmark to benchmark it on? I dont see any of those at the moment, so questioning whether this deserves to be its own thing a bit

[hwchase17]

i like this section, but lets remove line 69 then

[IvanReznikov]

ok

[IvanReznikov]

left some minor comments

one major comment though: why does this deserve to be its own example? It seems pretty similar to deep-research. is there something novel about this? a novel set of tools or prompting technique or subagents? is there a common benchmark to benchmark it on? I dont see any of those at the moment, so questioning whether this deserves to be its own thing a bit

The overall idea is to widen the audience of deepagents.
There are multple companies/labs/startups that have created apps that use "only reliable sources".
Today, the internet is divided into two parts: web - somewhat reliable and scientific web - considered reliable. I'd say wiki is somewhere in the middle, but there is no proper classification.
Using websearch you can't guarantee which source llm will end up using - twitter, reddit, wiki or arxiv.
Using scientific search is a bit more trustworthy.

[IvanReznikov]

I've also added ANTI-HALLUCINATION sections in the prompt. Quite a useful thing, when APIs don't return proper results (package not installed, api is down, too many responses, overload, etc.) the LLM starts to hallucinate.