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  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Biology
  • Synthetic Chemistry

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  • Non-canonical amino acids (ncAAs) expand protein functionality.
  • Bioorthogonal click chemistry allows specific labeling of biomolecules.
  • Metal-chelating moieties can be integrated into proteins for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a dual-purpose ncaa (Trz) for protein engineering.
  • To demonstrate Trz incorporation into a protein scaffold via genetic code expansion.
  • To showcase Trz's utility in bioorthogonal reactions and metal ion coordination for bioapplications.

Main Methods:

  • Rational design and synthesis of the Trz amino acid.
  • Genetic code expansion for site-specific incorporation of Trz into a protein scaffold.
  • Inverse-electron-demand Diels-Alder (IEDDA) click reaction for protein labeling.
  • Coordination of cyclometallated iridium(III) complex to the Trz residue.

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis and genetic incorporation of Trz into a protein.
  • Demonstration of IEDDA click reaction for site-specific protein labeling with bicyclononyne.
  • Successful coordination of an iridium(III) center to the Trz-containing protein.
  • Observation of luminescence changes upon IEDDA click reaction, enabling monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Trz is a versatile dual-purpose ncaa with a 5-pyridyl-1,2,4-triazine system.
  • Trz facilitates both bioorthogonal click chemistry and metal ion chelation within a protein scaffold.
  • This offers a new platform for developing bioorthogonal luminogenic probes, imaging agents, and therapeutic tools.