Original β,γ-diamino acid as an inducer of a γ-turn mimic in short peptides

Org Biomol Chem. 2012 Dec 28;10(48):9660-3. doi: 10.1039/c2ob26828k. Epub 2012 Nov 12.

Abstract

Original αγα tripeptides containing one β,γ-diamino acid have been synthesized and their conformation determined by extensive NMR and molecular dynamic studies. These studies revealed the presence of a C(9) hydrogen bonded turn around the β,γ-diamino acid which was stabilized by bulky side chains of the preceding residue. This turn can be considered as a mimic of the well-known γ-turn.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids, Diamino / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Oligopeptides / chemical synthesis*
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry*
  • Protein Conformation

Substances

  • Amino Acids, Diamino
  • Oligopeptides