3392-11-8Relevant articles and documents
Non-covalent binding of tripeptides-containing tryptophan to polynucleotides and photochemical deamination of modified tyrosine to quinone methide leading to covalent attachment
Basari?, Nikola,Erben, Antonija,Mihaljevi?, Branka,Piantanida, Ivo,Sviben, Igor
supporting information, (2021/07/28)
A series of tripeptides TrpTrpPhe (1), TrpTrpTyr (2), and TrpTrpTyr[CH2N(CH3)2 ] (3) were synthesized, and their photophysical properties and non-covalent binding to polynucleotides were investigated. Fluorescent Trp residues (quantum yield in aqueous solvent ΦF = 0.03–0.06), allowed for the fluorometric study of non-covalent binding to DNA and RNA. Moreover, high and similar affinities of 2×HCl and 3×HCl to all studied double stranded (ds)-polynucleotides were found (logKa = 6.0–6.8). However, the fluorescence spectral responses were strongly dependent on base pair composition: the GC-containing polynucleotides efficiently quenched Trp emission, at variance to AT-or AU-polynucleotides, which induced bisignate response. Namely, addition of AT(U) polynu-cleotides at excess over studied peptide induced the quenching (attributed to aggregation in the grooves of polynucleotides), whereas at excess of DNA/RNA over peptide the fluorescence increase of Trp was observed. The thermal denaturation and circular dichroism (CD) experiments supported peptides binding within the grooves of polynucleotides. The photogenerated quinone methide (QM) reacts with nucleophiles giving adducts, as demonstrated by the photomethanolysis (quantum yield ΦR = 0.11–0.13). Furthermore, we have demonstrated photoalkylation of AT oligonucleotides by QM, at variance to previous reports describing the highest reactivity of QMs with the GC reach regions of polynucleotides. Our investigations show a proof of principle that QM precursor can be imbedded into a peptide and used as a photochemical switch to enable alkylation of polynucleotides, enabling further applications in chemistry and biology.
ANTIESTROGEN COMPOUNDS
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A genus of proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs)-type compounds/antiestrogens has now been found that act as selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) and estrogen receptor antagonists by degrading and antagonizing ERa in breast cancer cells. The compounds are of the following genus: The compounds described herein exhibit anti-proliferative effects, and are potentially useful, alone or in combination with other therapies, for the treatment of breast cancer. In general, these compounds combine a tight binding ERa targeting ligand tethered to a recognition motif or degron. Once bound, the degron recruits destructive cellular components and the targeted receptor (i.e., ERa) is degraded (i.e., destroyed) or antagonized.
New Class of Selective Estrogen Receptor Degraders (SERDs): Expanding the Toolbox of PROTAC Degrons
Wang, Lucia,Guillen, Valeria S.,Sharma, Naina,Flessa, Kevin,Min, Jian,Carlson, Kathryn E.,Toy, Weiyi,Braqi, Sara,Katzenellenbogen, Benita S.,Katzenellenbogen, John A.,Chandarlapaty, Sarat,Sharma, Abhishek
supporting information, p. 803 - 808 (2018/07/21)
An effective endocrine therapy for breast cancer is to selectively and effectively degrade the estrogen receptor (ER). Up until now, there have been largely only two molecular scaffolds capable of doing this. In this study, we have developed new classes of scaffolds that possess selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) and ER antagonistic properties. These novel SERDs potently inhibit MCF-7 breast cancer cell proliferation and the expression of ER target genes, and their efficacy is comparable to Fulvestrant. Unlike Fulvestrant, the modular protein-targeted chimera (PROTAC)-type design of these novel SERDs should allow easy diversification into a library of analogs to further fine-tune their pharmacokinetic properties including oral availability. This work also expands the pool of currently available PROTAC-type scaffolds that could be beneficial for targeted degradation of various other therapeutically important proteins.
Self-assembling tryptophan-based designer peptides as intracellular delivery vehicles
Bhardwaj, Ishanki,Jha, Divya,Admane, Prasad,Panda, Amulya K.,Haridas
supporting information, p. 672 - 676 (2016/01/09)
A series of tryptophan-based peptides W1a, b-W4a, b, with diverse architectures were designed and synthesized. These tryptophan containing peptides can self-assemble to spherical particle. This self-assembled system was demonstrated to encapsulate rhodamine B and penetrate the cell membrane.
4,5-Cis Unsaturated α-GalCer Analogues Distinctly Lead to CD1d-Mediated Th1-Biased NKT Cell Responses
Cui, Yanli,Li, Zhiyuan,Cheng, Zhaodong,Xia, Chengfeng,Zhang, Yongmin
, p. 1209 - 1215 (2015/06/25)
The total synthesis of 4,5-cis unsaturated α-GalCer analogues was achieved, and their immune-response altering activity was assessed in vitro as well as in vivo in mice. Using glycosyl iodide as a glycosyl donor, construction of the sphingosine unit was shortened by four steps and single α-stereoselectivity was achieved in good yield (67%). With regard to the therapeutic use of α-GalCer, the novel analogues (1b and 1c) distinctly induced a Th1-biased cytokine response, avoiding induction of a contradictory response and overstimulation.
Encapsulation of a catalytic imidazolium salt into avidin: Towards the development of a biohybrid catalyst active in ionic liquids
Gauchot, Vincent,Branca, Mathieu,Schmitzer, Andreea
supporting information, p. 1530 - 1538 (2014/03/21)
Herein, we report the development of biohybrid catalysts that are capable of catalyzing the aldol reaction. The use of biotinylated imidazolium salts in combination with racemic or enantiomerically pure catalytic anions allowed us to study the adaptive and cooperative positioning of the anionic catalyst inside the protein. Supramolecular encapsulation of the biotinylated catalyst into avidin resulted in good selectivity for the aldol reaction performed in ionic liquid/water mixtures. Biohybrid catalysts capable of catalyzing the aldol reaction are prepared from avidin and biotinylated imidazolium salts with either racemic or enantiomerically pure catalytic anions. Supramolecular encapsulation (see figure) of the biotinylated catalyst in avidin resulted in good selectivities for the aldol reaction when performed in ionic liquid/water mixtures and the adaptive and cooperative positioning of the anionic catalyst inside the avidin protein is discussed. Copyright
Inhibition of human and bovine insulin fibril formation by designed peptide conjugates
Mishra, Narendra Kumar,Joshi, Khashti Ballabh,Verma, Sandeep
, p. 3903 - 3912 (2014/01/06)
The aggregation of insulin, to afford amyloidogenic fibers, is a well-studied phenomenon, which has interesting biological ramifications and pharmaceutical implications. These fibers have been ascribed an intriguing role in certain disease states and stability of pharmaceutical formulations of this hormone. The present study describes the design and inhibitory effects of novel peptide conjugates toward fibrillation of insulin as investigated by thioflavin T assay, circular dichroism (CD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Possible interaction of insulin with peptide-based fibrillation inhibitors is also probed by other solution phase studies, which reveal an important role of aromatic π-π interactions in the inhibition process. CD studies suggest that a freshly prepared solution of insulin, rich in β-helices, transforms into a a-sheet structure upon aggregation, which gets perturbed in the presence of synthesized inhibitors. Therefore, these newly designed peptides could serve as potential leads as inhibitors of insulin aggregation.
A facile synthesis and crystallographic analysis of N-protected β-amino alcohols and short peptaibols
Jadhav, Sandip V.,Bandyopadhyay, Anupam,Benke, Sushil N.,Mali, Sachitanand M.,Gopi, Hosahudya N.
supporting information; experimental part, p. 4182 - 4187 (2011/06/28)
A facile, efficient and racemization-free method for the synthesis of N-protected β-amino alcohols and peptaibols using N-hydroxysuccinimide active esters is described. Using this method, dipeptide, tripeptide and pentapeptide alcohols were isolated in high yields. The conformations in crystals of β-amino alcohol, dipeptide and tripeptide alcohols were analysed, with a well-defined type III β-turn being observed in the tripeptide alcohol crystals. This method is found to be compatible with Fmoc-, Boc- and other side-chain protecting groups.
New peptidyl-anthraquinones: Synthesis and DNA binding
Zagotto, Giuseppe,Mitaritonna, Giovanni,Sissi, Claudia,Palumbo, Manlio
, p. 2135 - 2141 (2007/10/03)
Aminoacyl-hydroxy-anthraquinones bearing glicyl, valyl, lysyl and tryptophanyl residues in the side-chain were synthesized as new potential DNA-directed drugs. These compounds bind very tightly to double-stranded DNA by intercalating their planar portion into the nucleic acid and further stabilizing the complex through electrostatic contacts with the backbone phosphates. All protonated groups in the side-chains participate in the latter process. The free energy of DNA-binding corrected for the electrostatic contribution is similar for the lysyl and glicyl derivatives, which points to a common geometry of intercalation.
Novel Preparation of N-Protected Amino Acid Active Esters Using 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl Carbonates
Jaoudai, Mahmoud,Martinez, Jean,Castro, Bertrand
, p. 2364 - 2367 (2007/10/02)
1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl chloroformate reacts with substituted phenols or N-hydroxy imides to yield crystalline and stable mixed aryl or oximido tetrachloroethyl carbonates.When allowed to react with an N-protected amino acid derivative, these compounds proved to be efficient for the syntheses of the corresponding active esters.A series of active esters including p-nitrophenol, trichlorophenol, pentafluorophenol, and N-hydroxysuccinimide derivatives were prepared by this new procedure.
