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γ-Valerolactone (GVL): An eco-friendly anchoring solvent for solid-phase peptide synthesis
Al Musaimi, Othman,El-Faham, Ayman,Basso, Alessandra,de la Torre, Beatriz G.,Albericio, Fernando
, (2019/08/26)
Due to the hazardous nature of CH2Cl2, regulatory authorities have imposed restrictions to minimize or even stop its use. It has therefore become imperative to identify environmentally benign solvents to replace it. Here we report on a bio derived solvent, γ-valerolactone, for the incorporation of the first amino acid onto p-alkoxybenzyl alcohol resin in solid-phase peptide synthesis. Satisfactory loading values (by a spectrophotometric method) were achieved. Furthermore, racemization and dipeptide formation were also checked and found to be acceptable.
Synthesis and Analgesic Effects of N--1-oxo-2(R)-benzylpropyl>-L-isoleucyl-L-leucine, a New Potent Inhibitor of Multiple Neurotensin/Neuromedin N Degrading Enzymes
Doulut, Sylvie,Dubuc, Isabelle,Rodriguez, M.,Vecchini, F.,Fulcrand, H.,et al.
, p. 1369 - 1379 (2007/10/02)
The synthesis of N--1-oxo-2(R)-benzylpropyl>-L-isoleucyl-L-leucine (JMV-390-1, 6a), a multipeptidase inhibitor based on the C-terminal sequence common to neurotensin (NT) and neuromedin N (NN), is described.This compound behaves as a full inhibitor of the major NT/NN degrading enzymes in vitro, e.g. endopeptidase 24.16, endopeptidase 24.15, endopeptidase 24.11, and leucine aminopeptidase (type IV-S), in the nanomolar range (IC50's from 30 to 60 nM).Compound 6a was found to increase endogenous recovery of NT and NN from slices of micehypothalamus depolarized with potassium.In various assays commonly used to select analgesics, e.g. hot-plate test, tail-flick test, acetic acid-induced writhing test, in mice, compound 6a proved to be potent when intracerebroventricularly (icv) injected.The analgesic effects observed were totally (hot-plate test) or largely (tail-flick test) reversed by the opioid antagonist naltrexone.Furthermore, icv injection of compound 6a (10 μg/mouse) was found to significantly potentiate the hypothermic effects of NT or NN.
Peptides 119. - Peptide Synthesis with N-Carboxy-α-amino Acid Anhydrides
Kircher, K.,Berndt, H.,Zahn, H.
, p. 275 - 284 (2007/10/02)
On reaction of N-carboxy-α-amino acid anhydrides (NCA) with equimolar amounts of aminoacids or excess NCA in potassium borate buffer of pH 10.2 (0 deg C) considerable amounts of homooligomers and homopolymers are formed.If an excess of amino acid is used formation of the above mentioned by-products can be suppressed.The extent of homooligomerization and homopolymerization and hydrolysis occurring during the reaction of NCA under the conditions of peptide synthesis is described.