Andreja Jakas

Andreja Jakas is a Researcher at the Rudjer Boskovic Institute's Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, affiliated with the Laboratory for Chiral Technologies (LKT). Their work focuses on peptide-membrane interactions, glycomimetic design, and bioactive compound synthesis with applications in drug delivery and medicinal chemistry. Key research areas include lipid bilayer dynamics, antimicrobial peptides, Maillard reaction products, and chiral separation technologies.

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Research interests emphasize the intersection of organic synthesis and biological systems, particularly in understanding molecular mechanisms governing peptide-membrane interactions, glycobiology, and development of novel therapeutic agents. Recent studies explore arginine-rich peptides' effects on lipid bilayers, Amadori rearrangement products' roles as galectin-3 ligands, and levan-based chiral stationary phases for enantioseparation.

Publications from 2019–2025 reflect a trajectory toward biomedical applications, including anticancer agents, antimicrobial scaffolds, and lectin specificity probes. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams addressing challenges in drug delivery, enzymology, and biophysical characterization.

• Labs/Teams: Laboratory for Chiral Technologies (LKT)