Conformational stability of Abeta-(25-35) in the presence of thiazolidine derivatives

Chem Biol Drug Des. 2007 Feb;69(2):111-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0285.2007.00482.x.

Abstract

In the attempt to identify a new lead compound able to modify the conformational preferences of the beta-amyloid peptides, a set of new compounds characterized by a thiazolidine ring linked to several different aryl moieties were synthesized. The ability of these compounds to prevent the beta-amyloid aggregation was evaluated using circular dichroism and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques. Molecular docking procedure allowed an interpretation of spectroscopic in the key of molecular interaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / chemistry*
  • Circular Dichroism
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Protein Structure, Secondary
  • Thiazolidines / chemical synthesis
  • Thiazolidines / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Peptides
  • Thiazolidines