Oxetanyl Amino Acids for Peptidomimetics

Org Lett. 2017 May 19;19(10):2510-2513. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b00745. Epub 2017 May 1.

Abstract

Peptides are important in the drug discovery process. In analogy to nonpeptidic small-molecule counterparts, they can sometimes suffer from disadvantages such as their low bioavailability and poor metabolic stability. Herein, we report the synthesis of new oxetanyl dipeptides and their incorporation into Leu-enkephalin analogues as proof-of-principle studies. The modular approach that is described enables the incorporation of a variety of oxetanyl amino acids into potential peptide therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry*
  • Dipeptides
  • Enkephalin, Leucine
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptidomimetics

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Dipeptides
  • Peptidomimetics
  • Enkephalin, Leucine