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Azo cyclization: peptide cyclization via azo bridge formation.

G Fridkin1, C Gilon

  • 1Department of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel.

The Journal of Peptide Research : Official Journal of the American Peptide Society
|July 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A novel azo cyclization method efficiently creates cyclic peptides in solution. This facile technique yields pure products, expanding peptide synthesis options.

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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Peptide Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry

Background:

  • Peptide cyclization is crucial for drug development and biological studies.
  • Existing cyclization methods can be complex and yield-limited.
  • Novel, efficient cyclization strategies are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new method for peptide cyclization in solution using azo bridge formation.
  • To demonstrate the versatility and efficiency of this novel azo cyclization technique.
  • To synthesize and characterize new cyclic azo peptides.

Main Methods:

  • Linear peptide precursors containing para-amino-phenylalanine (Pap) and tyrosine or histidine residues were synthesized.
  • Diazotization of Pap residues in acidic media.

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  • Intramolecular azo cyclization in mild basic media to form the cyclic peptide.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful synthesis of 10 new cyclic azo peptides.
    • High yields and purity of the synthesized cyclic peptides.
    • Demonstration of the method's applicability to various peptide sequences.

    Conclusions:

    • Azo cyclization is a facile and efficient new method for peptide cyclization in solution.
    • This method offers a valuable addition to the peptide synthesis toolbox.
    • The synthesized cyclic azo peptides may have potential applications in various fields.