Synthesis of ω-amino acid peptides related to leucine-enkephalin

1981 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 2439 ◽  
Author(s):  
FHC Stewart

Syntheses are described of four peptides with modified leucine-enkephalin sequences in which the native glycylglycyl segment is replaced by an ω-amino acid residue. o-Nitrophenylthio-ω-amino acids were used as intermediates, and it was found that the derivatives of 4-aminobutyric and 5-amino-valeric acids undergo facile intramolecular cyclization under the influence of N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide.

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Poirier

: Despite the significant number of irreversible inhibitors developed over the years, strong prejudices remain for this type of therapeutic molecule, particularly in the area of drug development. New generations of covalent targeted inhibitors are, however, in development, and interest is increasingly growing. In fact, the new generation of covalent inhibitors has a weakly reactive species (warhead) that is able, in a particular context, to selectively form a chemical bond with a given amino acid residue, which can be irreversible or reversible. In addition to new selective warheads, new amino acids are also targeted. In the following text, we will focus on covalent targeted inhibitors that selectively alkylate histidine.


Synthesis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (05) ◽  
pp. 1273-1283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Baldauf ◽  
Jeffrey Bode

The α-ketoacid–hydroxylamine (KAHA) ligation allows the coupling of unprotected peptide segments. The most widely used variant employs a 5-membered cyclic hydroxylamine that forms a homoserine ester as the primary ligation product. While very effective, monomers that give canonical amino acid residues are in high demand. In order to preserve the stability and reactivity of cyclic hydroxylamines, but form a canonical amino acid residue upon ligation, we sought to prepare cyclic derivatives of serine hydroxylamine. An evaluation of several cyclization strategies led to cyclobutanone ketals as the leading structures. The preparation, stability, and amide-forming ligation of these serine-derived ketals are described.


1960 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 1135-1140 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Levi ◽  
A. E. Koller ◽  
G. Laflamme ◽  
J. W. R. Weed

The N-dichloroacetyl derivatives of DL-serine and DL-threonine were prepared by the Schotten–Baumann reaction from the amino acids and dichloroacetyl chloride. Negative ninhydrin tests coupled with elementary analyses indicated that only the amino group was acylated. The ester derivatives of these compounds were prepared either by esterification of the N-dichloroacetyl-DL-amino acid with diazomethane or by the reaction of the amino acid ester with dichloroacetyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine. The sodium salts and the esters were tested for antitumor activity against sarcoma 37 in mice and Walker carcinoma 256 in rats. In both cases regression of the tumors was obtained.


1968 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. B. M. Reid ◽  
P T Grant ◽  
A. Youngson

1. S-Aminoethylcysteinyl derivatives of the A and B chains of cod insulin were prepared from the individual S-sulpho chains. 2. Studies on small peptides derived from the S-aminoethylated peptide chains by treatment with trypsin allowed the amino acid sequences in the region of the cysteinyl residues of the A and B peptide chains to be defined. 3. The six amide groups in cod insulin were located by complete digestion of small peptides from the A and B chains with aminopeptidase followed by amino acid analyses. 4. The results, together with previous studies on the oxidized A and B chains, define the sequences of the 51 amino acids that constitute cod insulin.


1975 ◽  
Vol 53 (9) ◽  
pp. 1005-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. S. Tsai ◽  
N. L. Fraser ◽  
H. Avdovich ◽  
J. P. Farant

Proton magnetic spectra of 3-phenyl-2-thiohydantoin derivatives of common amino acids in deuterated dimethyl sulfoxide were recorded. Spectral data pertaining to characteristic protons for diagnostic purpose were compiled. Their application to the N-terminal amino acid analysis of peptide by Edman degradation was examined.


2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 446-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariusz Gajewski ◽  
Leszek Czuchajowski

AbstractSynthesis of the first phosphorus (V) porphyrin-peptide conjugate was successfully accomplished. A biologically active peptide, leucine enkephalin, was constructed on the phosphorus atom of the 5,10,15,20-meso-tetraphenylporphinato dichlorophosphorus (V) chloride. The method involved solution phase peptide synthesis. The first C-terminal amino acid in the sequence of the peptide was axially attached to the porphyrin through a linker, 3-aminopropanol, and the remainder of leucine enkephalin was synthesized by subsequent additions of amino acids. Leucine enkephalin-P(V) porphyrin conjugate represents a new group of compounds, and its synthesis broadens potential applications of P(V) porphyrine, e.g. in photodynamic therapy.


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