Abstract
Peptide YY (PYY) is a gut hormone that activates the G protein-coupled neuropeptide Y (NPY) receptors, and because of its appetite reducing actions, it is evaluated as an antiobesity drug candidate. The C-terminal tail of PYY is crucial for activation of the NPY receptors. Here, we describe the design and preparation of a series of PYY(3-36) depsipeptide analogues, in which backbone amide-to-ester modifications were systematically introduced in the C-terminal. Functional NPY receptor assays and circular dichroism revealed that the ψ(CONH) bonds at positions 30-31 and 33-34 are particularly important for receptor interaction and that the latter is implicated in Y2 receptor selectivity.
Original language | English |
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Journal | A C S Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 12 |
Pages (from-to) | 1228-1232 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 1948-5875 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2013 |