Ultrafast Au(III)-Mediated Arylation of Cysteine

J Am Chem Soc. 2024 May 8;146(18):12365-12374. doi: 10.1021/jacs.3c12170. Epub 2024 Apr 24.

Abstract

Through mechanistic work and rational design, we have developed the fastest organometallic abiotic Cys bioconjugation. As a result, the developed organometallic Au(III) bioconjugation reagents enable selective labeling of Cys moieties down to picomolar concentrations and allow for the rapid construction of complex heterostructures from peptides, proteins, and oligonucleotides. This work showcases how organometallic chemistry can be interfaced with biomolecules and lead to a range of reactivities that are largely unmatched by classical organic chemistry tools.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Cysteine* / chemistry
  • Gold* / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organogold Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Organogold Compounds / chemistry
  • Peptides / chemistry

Substances

  • Cysteine
  • Gold
  • Peptides
  • Organogold Compounds