943858-70-6Relevant articles and documents
Template-directed oligonucleotide strand ligation, covalent intramolecular DNA circularization and catenation using click chemistry
Kumar, Ravindra,El-Sagheer, Afaf,Tumpane, John,Lincoln, Per,Wilhelmsson, L. Marcus,Brown, Tom
, p. 6859 - 6864 (2007)
The copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction has been used for the template-mediated chemical ligation of two oligonucleotide strands, one with a 5′-alkyne and the other with a 3′-azide, to produce a DNA strand with an unnatural backbone at the ligation point. A template-free click-ligation reaction has been used for the intramolecular circularization of a single stranded oligonucleotide which was used as a template for the synthesis of a covalently closed DNA catenane.
Integrin αvβ3-Targeted [64Cu]CuS Nanoparticles for PET/CT Imaging and Photothermal Ablation Therapy
Cui, Lili,Xiong, Chiyi,Zhou, Min,Shi, Sixiang,Chow, Diana S-L.,Li, Chun
, p. 4062 - 4071 (2018)
Copper sulfide (CuS) nanoparticles have been considered one of the most clinical relevant nanosystems because of their straightforward chemistry, small particle size, low toxicity, and intrinsic theranostic characteristics. In our previous studies, radioactive [64Cu]CuS nanoparticles were successfully developed to be used as efficient radiotracers for positron emission tomography and for photothermal ablation therapy of cancer cells using near-infrared laser irradiation. However, the major challenge of CuS nanoparticles as a theranostic platform is the lack of a means for effective targeted delivery to the tumor site. To overcome this challenge, we designed and synthesized angiogenesis-targeting [64Cu]CuS nanoparticles, which are coupled with cyclic RGDfK peptide [c(RGDfK)] through polyethylene glycol (PEG) linkers using click chemistry. In assessing their tumor-targeting efficacy, we found that the tumor uptakes of [64Cu]CuS-PEG-c(RGDfK) nanoparticles at 24 h after intravenous injection were significantly greater (8.6% ± 1.4% injected dose/gram of tissue) than those of nontargeted [64Cu]CuS-PEG nanoparticles (4.3% ± 1.2% injected dose/gram of tissue, p 64Cu]CuS-PEG-c(RGDfK) nanoparticles induced 98.7% necrotic areas. In contrast, irradiation of tumors in mice administered nontargeted CuS-PEG nanoparticles induced 59% necrotic areas (p 64Cu]CuS nanoparticles may serve as a promising platform for image-guided ablation therapy with high efficacy and minimal side effects in future clinical translation of this novel class of multifunctional nanomaterials.
Aspartic Acid Side-Chain Benzyl Ester as a Multifunctionalization Precursor for Synthesis of Branched and Cyclic Arginylglycylaspartic Acid Peptides
Tian, Xiaobo,Yu, Pengqiu,Tang, Yubo,Le, Zhiping,Huang, Wei
, p. 1966 - 1970 (2017)
Here, we report a peptide aspartic acid side-chain benzyl ester as a useful precursor that can be efficiently converted into various functional groups, including acid, amide, carbonyl hydrazide, carbonyl azide, or thio ester groups, without other protection for the peptide. With this strategy, we synthesized a series of novel branched and cyclic arginylglycylaspartic acid peptides through successive peptide C-terminal ligation and side-chain ligation based on a side-chain carbonyl azide or thio ester.
An RNA splicing enhancer that does not act by looping
Lewis, Helen,Perrett, Andrew J.,Burley, Glenn A.,Eperon, Ian C.
, p. 9800 - 9803 (2012)
Out of the loop: Do the proteins bound to an enhancer site on pre-mRNA interact directly with the splice site by diffusion (looping), as is generally accepted, or does the intervening RNA play a role (see scheme)? By inserting a PEG linker between an enhancer sequence and alternative splice sites, the interaction of these two elements can be studied. Intervening RNA was essential for the enhancer activity, which rules out the looping model. Copyright
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CHIMERIC MOLECULES
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The present disclosure relates to multifunctional chemical conjugation molecules, which find utility as modifiers of target substrates. The present disclosure includes multifunctional compounds comprising a localizing moiety, a chemical linker moiety, an activator moiety, a first orienting adaptor interconnecting the chemical linker moiety on one end to the activator moiety, and optionally a second orienting adaptor interconnecting the chemical linker molecule on a different end to the localizing moiety. Molecules according to the present invention find use making post-translational modifications to macromolecules that are not the natural substrate of the activator moiety. Diseases or disorders may be treated or prevented with molecules of the present disclosure.
Phosphorylation-Inducing Chimeric Small Molecules
Siriwardena, Sachini U.,Munkanatta Godage, Dhanushka N. P.,Shoba, Veronika M.,Lai, Sophia,Shi, Mengchao,Wu, Peng,Chaudhary, Santosh K.,Schreiber, Stuart L.,Choudhary, Amit
supporting information, p. 14052 - 14057 (2020/09/02)
Small molecules have been classically developed to inhibit enzyme activity; however, new classes of small molecules that endow new functions to enzymes via proximity-mediated effect are emerging. Phosphorylation (native or neo) of any given protein-of-interest can alter its structure and function, and we hypothesized that such modifications can be accomplished by small molecules that bring a kinase in proximity to the protein-of-interest. Herein, we describe phosphorylation-inducing chimeric small molecules (PHICS), which enable two example kinases - AMPK and PKC - to phosphorylate target proteins that are not otherwise substrates for these kinases. PHICS are formed by linking small-molecule binders of the kinase and the target protein, and exhibit several features of a bifunctional molecule, including the hook-effect, turnover, isoform specificity, dose and temporal control of phosphorylation, and activity dependent on proximity (i.e., linker length). Using PHICS, we were able to induce native and neo-phosphorylations of BRD4 by AMPK or PKC. Furthermore, PHICS induced a signaling-relevant phosphorylation of the target protein Bruton's tyrosine kinase in cells. We envision that PHICS-mediated native or neo-phosphorylations will find utility in basic research and medicine.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS
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Compositions and methods for the treatment of viral infections include conjugates containing inhibitors of viral neuraminidase (e.g., zanamivir, peramivir, or analogs thereof) linked to an Fc monomer, an Fc domain, and Fc-binding peptide, an albumin protein, or albumin-binding peptide. In particular, conjugates can be used in the treatment of viral infections (e.g., influenza viral infections).
Design and synthesis of novel dual-cyclic RGD peptides for αvβ3 integrin targeting
Liu, Junjie,Cheng, Xiaozhong,Tian, Xiaobo,Guan, Dongliang,Ao, Jiwei,Wu, Zhimeng,Huang, Wei,Le, Zhiping
supporting information, p. 896 - 900 (2019/02/07)
The specific binding of RGD cyclic peptide with integrin αvβ3 attracts great research interest for tumor-targeting drug delivery. Herein, we designed and synthesized a series of dual-ring RGD-peptide derivatives as a drug carrier for αvβ3 targeting. Three novel peptides showed excellent cell adhesion inhibition effect, in which, P3 exhibited 7-fold enhancement in IC50 compared with cyclo(RGDfK). Drug-loaded cytotoxicity experiment and imaging experiment indicated that such dual-cyclic RGD peptides have good tumor targeting effects. This work provides a new strategy for the design of novel RGD peptides.
MOLECULAR LOGIC GATES FOR CONTROLLED MATERIAL DEGRADATION
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The present disclosure features, inter alia, a cyclic multifunctional linker, including at least two cleavable moieties; at least two connecting chains connected to the at least two cleavable moieties to provide a cyclic structure; and at least two linkin
CU(I)-CATALYZED AZIDE-ALKYNE CYCLOADDITIONS (CUAAC) LIGANDS AND METHODS FOR CARRYING OUT CU(I)-CATALYZED AZIDE-ALKYNE CYCLOADDITION REACTIONS
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A Cu(I)-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloadditions (CuAAC) ligand comprising: a catalytic core; a fluorous tag; and a linker binding the fluorous tag to the catalytic core. A method for carrying out a Cu(I)-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition reaction, comprising: combining in a solution an alkyne-tagged component, an azide-tagged component and a Cu(I)-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloadditions (CuAAC) ligand comprising: a catalytic core; a fluorous tag; and a linker binding the fluorous tag to the catalytic core; filtering the solution through a solid phase extraction filter to remove Cu(I)-ligand catalyst and/or excess ligand.