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Engelhardt PM, Florez‐Rueda S, Drexelius M, Neudörfl J, Lauster D, Hackenberger CPR, Kühne R, Neundorf I, Schmalz H. Synthetic α-Helical Peptides as Potential Inhibitors of the ACE2 SARS-CoV-2 Interaction. Chembiochem 2022; 23:e202200372. [PMID: 35785462 PMCID: PMC9350387 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202200372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
During viral cell entry, the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 binds to the α1-helix motif of human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Thus, alpha-helical peptides mimicking this motif may serve as inhibitors of viral cell entry. For this purpose, we employed the rigidified diproline-derived module ProM-5 to induce α-helicity in short peptide sequences inspired by the ACE2 α1-helix. Starting with Ac-QAKTFLDKFNHEAEDLFYQ-NH2 as a relevant section of α1, a series of peptides, N-capped with either Ac-βHAsp-[ProM-5] or Ac-βHAsp-PP, were prepared and their α-helicities were investigated. While ProM-5 clearly showed a pronounced effect, an even increased degree of helicity (up to 63 %) was observed in sequences in which non-binding amino acids were replaced by alanine. The binding affinities of the peptides towards the spike protein, as determined by means of microscale thermophoresis (MST), revealed only a subtle influence of the α-helical content and, noteworthy, led to the identification of an Ac-βHAsp-PP-capped peptide displaying a very strong binding affinity (KD =62 nM).
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- Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP)Robert-Rössle-Strasse 1013125BerlinGermany
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CologneZülpicher Straße 47a50674CologneGermany
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- Freie Universität BerlinInstitut für Biochemie und ChemieArnimallee 2214195BerlinGermany
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- Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP)Robert-Rössle-Strasse 1013125BerlinGermany
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CologneZülpicher Straße 47a50674CologneGermany
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Albat D, Reiher M, Neudörfl J, Schmalz H. Improved Synthesis of MediPhos Ligands and Their Use in the Pd‐Catalyzed Enantioselective N‐Allylation of Glycine Esters. European J Org Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202100748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Dominik Albat
- Department of Chemistry University of Cologne Greinstrasse 4 50939 Koeln Germany
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- Department of Chemistry University of Cologne Greinstrasse 4 50939 Koeln Germany
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- Department of Chemistry University of Cologne Greinstrasse 4 50939 Koeln Germany
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- Department of Chemistry University of Cologne Greinstrasse 4 50939 Koeln Germany
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Maaßen A, Gebauer JM, Theres Abraham E, Grimm I, Neudörfl J, Kühne R, Neundorf I, Baumann U, Schmalz H. Triple‐Helix‐Stabilizing Effects in Collagen Model Peptides Containing PPII‐Helix‐Preorganized Diproline Modules. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201914101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Andreas Maaßen
- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Greinstraße 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Zülpicher Straße 47a 50674 Cologne Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Zülpicher Straße 47a 50674 Cologne Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Greinstraße 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Greinstraße 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) Campus Berlin-Buch Robert-Rössle-Straße 10 13125 Berlin Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Zülpicher Straße 47a 50674 Cologne Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Zülpicher Straße 47a 50674 Cologne Germany
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- University of Cologne Department of Chemistry Greinstraße 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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Maaßen A, Gebauer JM, Theres Abraham E, Grimm I, Neudörfl J, Kühne R, Neundorf I, Baumann U, Schmalz H. Triple-Helix-Stabilizing Effects in Collagen Model Peptides Containing PPII-Helix-Preorganized Diproline Modules. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:5747-5755. [PMID: 31944532 PMCID: PMC7154665 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201914101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Collagen model peptides (CMPs) serve as tools for understanding stability and function of the collagen triple helix and have a potential for biomedical applications. In the past, interstrand cross-linking or conformational preconditioning of proline units through stereoelectronic effects have been utilized in the design of stabilized CMPs. To further study the effects determining collagen triple helix stability we investigated a series of CMPs containing synthetic diproline-mimicking modules (ProMs), which were preorganized in a PPII-helix-type conformation by a functionalizable intrastrand C2 bridge. Results of CD-based denaturation studies were correlated with calculated (DFT) conformational preferences of the ProM units, revealing that the relative helix stability is mainly governed by an interplay of main-chain preorganization, ring-flip preference, adaptability, and steric effects. Triple helix integrity was proven by crystal structure analysis and binding to HSP47.
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- Andreas Maaßen
- University of CologneDepartment of ChemistryGreinstraße 450939CologneGermany
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- University of CologneDepartment of ChemistryZülpicher Straße 47a50674CologneGermany
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- University of CologneDepartment of ChemistryZülpicher Straße 47a50674CologneGermany
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- University of CologneDepartment of ChemistryGreinstraße 450939CologneGermany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP)Campus Berlin-BuchRobert-Rössle-Straße 1013125BerlinGermany
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- University of CologneDepartment of ChemistryZülpicher Straße 47a50674CologneGermany
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- University of CologneDepartment of ChemistryZülpicher Straße 47a50674CologneGermany
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Dohmen S, Reiher M, Albat D, Akyol S, Barone M, Neudörfl J, Kühne R, Schmalz H. Pd-Catalyzed Asymmetric N-Allylation of Amino Acid Esters with Exceptional Levels of Catalyst Control: Stereo-Divergent Synthesis of ProM-15 and Related Bicyclic Dipeptide Mimetics. Chemistry 2020; 26:3049-3053. [PMID: 31961029 PMCID: PMC7078984 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202000307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A general and powerful method for the stereo‐controlled Pd‐catalyzed N‐allylation of amino acid esters is reported, as a previously largely unsolved synthetic challenge. Employing a new class of tartaric acid‐derived C2‐symmetric chiral diphosphane ligands the developed asymmetric amination protocol allows the conversion of various amino acid esters to the N‐allylated products with highest levels of enantio‐ or diastereoselectivity in a fully catalyst‐controlled fashion and predictable configuration. Remarkably, the in situ generated catalysts also exhibit outstanding levels of activity (ligand acceleration). The usefulness of the method was demonstrated in the stereo‐divergent synthesis of a set of new conformationally defined dipeptide mimetics, which represent new modular building blocks for the development of peptide‐inspired bioactive compounds.
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- Stephan Dohmen
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CologneGreinstrasse 450939KölnGermany
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CologneGreinstrasse 450939KölnGermany
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CologneGreinstrasse 450939KölnGermany
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CologneGreinstrasse 450939KölnGermany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP)13125BerlinGermany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP)13125BerlinGermany
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Natarajan K, Müller-Klieser D, Rubner S, Berg T. Stafia-1: a STAT5a-Selective Inhibitor Developed via Docking-Based Screening of in Silico O-Phosphorylated Fragments. Chemistry 2019; 26:148-154. [PMID: 31503360 PMCID: PMC6973011 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201904147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
We present a new approach for the identification of inhibitors of phosphorylation-dependent protein-protein interaction domains, in which phenolic fragments are adapted by in silico O-phosphorylation before docking-based screening. From a database of 10 369 180 compounds, we identified 85 021 natural product-derived phenolic fragments, which were virtually O-phosphorylated and screened for in silico binding to the STAT3 SH2 domain. Nine screening hits were then synthesized, eight of which showed a degree of in vitro inhibition of STAT3. After analysis of its selectivity profile, the most potent inhibitor was then developed to Stafia-1, the first small molecule shown to preferentially inhibit the STAT family member STAT5a over the close homologue STAT5b. A phosphonate prodrug based on Stafia-1 inhibited STAT5a with selectivity over STAT5b in human leukemia cells, providing the first demonstration of selective in vitro and intracellular inhibition of STAT5a by a small-molecule inhibitor.
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- Kalaiselvi Natarajan
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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Chiha S, Soicke A, Barone M, Müller M, Bruns J, Opitz R, Neudörfl JM, Kühne R, Schmalz HG. Design and Synthesis of Building Blocks for PPII-Helix Secondary-Structure Mimetics: A Stereoselective Entry to 4-Substituted 5-Vinylprolines. European J Org Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201701584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Slim Chiha
- Department of Chemistry; University of Cologne; Greinstrasse 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Cologne; Greinstrasse 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- Campus BerlinBuch; Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP); 13125 Berlin Germany
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- Campus BerlinBuch; Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP); 13125 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Cologne; Greinstrasse 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- Campus BerlinBuch; Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP); 13125 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Cologne; Greinstrasse 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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- Campus BerlinBuch; Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP); 13125 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; University of Cologne; Greinstrasse 4 50939 Cologne Germany
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Reuter C, Opitz R, Soicke A, Dohmen S, Barone M, Chiha S, Klein MT, Neudörfl JM, Kühne R, Schmalz HG. Design and Stereoselective Synthesis of ProM-2: A Spirocyclic Diproline Mimetic with Polyproline Type II (PPII) Helix Conformation. Chemistry 2015; 21:8464-70. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201406493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2014] [Revised: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Martin C, Legrand B, Lebrun A, Berthomieu D, Martinez J, Cavelier F. Silaproline Helical Mimetics Selectively Form an All-transPPII Helix. Chemistry 2014; 20:14240-4. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201404820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Hack V, Reuter C, Opitz R, Schmieder P, Beyermann M, Neudörfl JM, Kühne R, Schmalz HG. Efficient α-Helix Induction in a Linear Peptide Chain byN-Capping with a Bridged-tricyclic Diproline Analogue. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201302014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hack V, Reuter C, Opitz R, Schmieder P, Beyermann M, Neudörfl JM, Kühne R, Schmalz HG. Efficient α-Helix Induction in a Linear Peptide Chain byN-Capping with a Bridged-tricyclic Diproline Analogue. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2013; 52:9539-43. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201302014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2013] [Revised: 04/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Rojas V, Carreras J, Avenoza A, Busto JH, Peregrina JM. Ring-Rearrangement Metathesis of 7-Azanorbornenes as an Entry to 1-Azabicyclo[n.3.0]alkenones. European J Org Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201300126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Kolesinska B, Podwysocka DJ, Rueping MA, Seebach D, Kamena F, Walde P, Sauer M, Windschiegl B, Meyer-Ács M, Vor der Brüggen M, Giehring S. Permeation through Phospholipid Bilayers, Skin-Cell Penetration, Plasma Stability, and CD Spectra ofα- andβ-Oligoproline Derivatives. Chem Biodivers 2013; 10:1-38. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201200393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Han MY, Zhang Y, Wang HZ, An WK, Ma BC, Zhang Y, Wang W. Organocatalytic Michael Addition of Nitro Esters to α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes: Towards the Enantioselective Synthesis oftrans-3-Substituted Proline Derivatives. Adv Synth Catal 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.201200538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Wilger DJ, Park JH, Hughes RM, Cuellar ME, Waters ML. Induced-Fit Binding of a Polyproline Helix by a β-Hairpin Peptide. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011; 50:12201-4. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201106177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2011] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Wilger DJ, Park JH, Hughes RM, Cuellar ME, Waters ML. Induced-Fit Binding of a Polyproline Helix by a β-Hairpin Peptide. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201106177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Reuter C, Huy P, Neudörfl JM, Kühne R, Schmalz HG. Exercises in Pyrrolidine Chemistry: Gram Scale Synthesis of a Pro-Pro Dipeptide Mimetic with a Polyproline Type II Helix Conformation. Chemistry 2011; 17:12037-44. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201101704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2011] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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