A proline-derived transannular N-cap for nucleation of short α-helical peptides

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Jul 28;52(59):9275-8. doi: 10.1039/c6cc04672j. Epub 2016 Jun 30.

Abstract

We report herein a proline-derived transannular N-cap as a helix nucleating template in diverse bio-related peptide sequences via macrolactamization on resin. This approach takes advantage of synergistic stabilization effects of both N-capping properties of proline and substitution of a main chain hydrogen bond with a covalent bond.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Proline / chemistry*
  • Protein Structure, Secondary*

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Proline