Abstract
We describe the synthesis and characterization of the first generation of oligomers consisting of alternating repeats of a-amino acids and chiral N-alkyl-ß-alanine (ß-peptoid) residues. These chimeras are stable toward proteolysis, non-hemolytic, and possess antibacterial activity comparable to well-known antimicrobial agents. Moreover, the chimeras exhibit length-dependent, concentration-dependent, solvent-dependent, and ion-strength-dependent ellipticity, indicating the presence of a secondary structure in solution. Thus, a-peptide/ß-peptoid oligomers represent a promising novel peptidomimetic backbone construct for biologically active ligands.
Bidragets oversatte titel | a-Peptide/ß-Peptoid Chimeras |
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Originalsprog | Engelsk |
Tidsskrift | Organic Letters |
Vol/bind | 9 |
Udgave nummer | 8 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1549–1552 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 1523-7060 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2007 |
Emneord
- Det tidligere Farmaceutiske Fakultet