Diazaborine-Mediated Bicyclization of Native Peptides with Inducible Reversibility

Org Lett. 2023 Jun 23;25(24):4489-4492. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01496. Epub 2023 Jun 12.

Abstract

Multicyclic peptides are appealing candidates for peptide-based drug discovery. While various methods are developed for peptide cyclization, few allow multicyclization of native peptides. Herein we report a novel cross-linker DCA-RMR1, which elicits facile bicyclization of native peptides via N-terminus Cys-Cys cross-linking. The bicyclization is fast, affords quantitative conversion, and tolerates various side chain functionalities. Importantly, the resulting diazaborine linkage, while stable at a neutral pH, can readily reverse upon mild acidification to give pH-responsive peptides.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Peptides* / chemistry
  • Peptides, Cyclic* / chemistry

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Peptides, Cyclic