A phosphine-based redox method for direct conjugation of disulfides

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Nov 8;58(89):12439-12442. doi: 10.1039/d2cc04967h.

Abstract

Technologies for cysteine disulfide detection and conjugation are pivotal to understanding protein functions and developing disulfide-derived therapeutic agents. Currently, disulfide modification requires reductive cleavage prior to functionalization, posing challenges to differentiating disulfides from free thiols. We describe herein Redox-assisted Disulfide Direct Conjugation (RDDC) as a new method to enable disulfide rebridging without cross-reacting with free thiols.

MeSH terms

  • Disulfides*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Phosphines*
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds

Substances

  • Disulfides
  • phosphine
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Phosphines