Unbiased in silico design of pH-sensitive tetrapeptides

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Aug 17;59(67):10157-10160. doi: 10.1039/d3cc02412a.

Abstract

We used coarse-grain molecular dynamics simulations to screen all possible histidine-bearing tetrapeptide sequences, finding novel peptide sequences with pH-tunable assembly properties. These tetrapeptides could be used for various biological applications, such as triggered delivery of bioactive molecules.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation
  • Oligopeptides* / chemistry
  • Peptides*

Substances

  • Oligopeptides
  • Peptides