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Peter Silinski

Research Associate, Senior
Chemistry
Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708-0354
124 Science Drive, Box 90354, French Family Science Center, Room 2325, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Director, Chemistry Shared Instrumentation Facility

The Duke Chemistry Shared Instrumentation Facility houses modern and diverse instrumentation for a range of analytical needs, including mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and a variety of supporting instruments. Most shared instruments are available for walk-up use by Duke researchers once they have received the required training.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Research Associate, Senior Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Recent Publications


Resveratrol Protects Against Hydroquinone-Induced Oxidative Threat in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells.

Journal Article Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · April 2020 PurposeOxidative stress in retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells is associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Resveratrol exerts a range of protective biologic effects, but its mechanism(s) are not well understood. The aim of this s ... Full text Open Access Cite

Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of (6S)-5-formiminotetrahydrofolate; a reference standard for metabolomics

Journal Article Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry · 2018 The coenzyme (6S)-5-formiminotetrahydrofolate, has been prepared by reaction of (6S)-tetrahydrofolate with ethyl formimidate and thoroughly physicochemically characterized. Conditions for storage and handling of this se ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Nicotine Pouches: Chemical Composition, Toxicity and Behavioral Effects of a New Tobacco Product Category

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2024

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