Abstract
An effective solid phase synthesis of Argifin, providing subsequent access to effective synthesis of analogues, was developed in 13% overall yield, as well as elucidating structure-activity relationships. The novel acyclic peptide 18b, prepared from a synthetic intermediate of Argifin, was found to be 70 times more potent as an inhibitor of Serratia marcescens chitinases B than Argifin itself.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2751-2758 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Apr 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Argifin
- Chitinase
- Serratia marcescens
- Solid phase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry