Synthesis and antifungal activity of rhodopeptin analogues. 2. Modification of the west amino acid moiety

Org Lett. 2000 Apr 6;2(7):977-80. doi: 10.1021/ol005630k.

Abstract

Structure-activity relationships of the west amino acid modified analogues of rhodopeptins, novel antifungal tetrapeptide isolated from Rhodococcus species Mer-N1033, have been investigated. Among the analogues synthesized, 2,2-difluoro and 2-hydroxy derivatives retained the antifungal activity with better physical properties, i.e., solubility or acute toxicity.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry*
  • Antifungal Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Fungi / drug effects
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Peptides, Cyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Peptides, Cyclic / pharmacology
  • Rhodococcus / chemistry
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Peptides, Cyclic