Solid-phase synthesis and biological activity of malformin C and its derivatives

J Antibiot (Tokyo). 2009 Dec;62(12):681-6. doi: 10.1038/ja.2009.100. Epub 2009 Oct 30.

Abstract

We accomplished the solid-phase total synthesis of malformin C, which is adaptable for the easy preparation of various derivatives. A solid-phase total synthesis of malformin C was achieved by on-resin macrolactamization and disulfide bond formation, with concurrent cleavage from the resin. Antimalarial and antitrypanosomal activities were examined, which helped elucidate partial structure-activity relationships. Results indicate that the disulfide bond is essential and branched amino acids are also crucial components if the compound is to exhibit potent antimalarial and antitrypanosomal properties.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antiprotozoal Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides, Cyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Peptides, Cyclic / pharmacology*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Peptides, Cyclic
  • malformins