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Schnepel C, Moritzer AC, Gäfe S, Montua N, Minges H, Nieß A, Niemann HH, Sewald N. Enzymatic Late-Stage Halogenation of Peptides. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202200569. [PMID: 36259362 PMCID: PMC10099709 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202200569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The late-stage site-selective derivatisation of peptides has many potential applications in structure-activity relationship studies and postsynthetic modification or conjugation of bioactive compounds. The development of orthogonal methods for C-H functionalisation is crucial for such peptide derivatisation. Among them, biocatalytic methods are increasingly attracting attention. Tryptophan halogenases emerged as valuable catalysts to functionalise tryptophan (Trp), while direct enzyme-catalysed halogenation of synthetic peptides is yet unprecedented. Here, it is reported that the Trp 6-halogenase Thal accepts a wide range of amides and peptides containing a Trp moiety. Increasing the sequence length and reaction optimisation made bromination of pentapeptides feasible with good turnovers and a broad sequence scope, while regioselectivity turned out to be sequence dependent. Comparison of X-ray single crystal structures of Thal in complex with d-Trp and a dipeptide revealed a significantly altered binding mode for the peptide. The viability of this bioorthogonal approach was exemplified by halogenation of a cyclic RGD peptide.
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- Christian Schnepel
- Organische und Bioorganische Chemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany.,Present address: Department of Chemistry, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, The University of Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7DN, UK
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- Strukturbiochemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Strukturbiochemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Organische und Bioorganische Chemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Organische und Bioorganische Chemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Organische und Bioorganische Chemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Strukturbiochemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Organische und Bioorganische Chemie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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Haim A, Neubacher S, Grossmann TN. Protein Macrocyclization for Tertiary Structure Stabilization. Chembiochem 2021; 22:2672-2679. [PMID: 34060202 PMCID: PMC8453710 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202100111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Proteins possess unique molecular recognition capabilities and enzymatic activities, features that are usually tied to a particular tertiary structure. To make use of proteins for biotechnological and biomedical purposes, it is often required to enforce their tertiary structure in order to ensure sufficient stability under the conditions inherent to the application of interest. The introduction of intramolecular crosslinks has proven efficient in stabilizing native protein folds. Herein, we give an overview of methods that allow the macrocyclization of expressed proteins, discussing involved reaction mechanisms and structural implications.
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- Anissa Haim
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical SciencesVU University AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical SciencesVU University AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Incircular B.V.De Boelelaan 11081081 HZAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical SciencesVU University AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute of Molecular and Life SciencesVU University AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Mueller C, Grossmann TN. Coiled-Coil Peptide Beacon: A Tunable Conformational Switch for Protein Detection. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018; 57:17079-17083. [PMID: 30411434 PMCID: PMC6391972 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201811515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The understanding of protein folding and assembly is of central importance for the design of proteins and enzymes with novel or improved functions. Minimalistic model systems, such as coiled-coils, provide an excellent platform to improve this understanding and to construct novel molecular devices. Along those lines, we designed a conformational switch that is composed of two coiled-coil forming peptides and a central binding epitope. In the absence of a binding partner, this switch adopts a hairpin-like conformation that opens upon receptor binding. Variation of the coiled-coil length modulates the strength of the intramolecular constraint. The two conformational states of this switch have been linked with characteristic fluorescent properties, which enables the detection of the receptor in real-time.
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- Carolin Mueller
- VU University Amsterdam, Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, De Boelelaan 1108, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- VU University Amsterdam, Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, De Boelelaan 1108, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mueller C, Grossmann TN. Coiled‐Coil Peptide Beacon: A Tunable Conformational Switch for Protein Detection. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201811515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Carolin Mueller
- VU University Amsterdam Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences De Boelelaan 1108 1081 HZ Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- VU University Amsterdam Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences De Boelelaan 1108 1081 HZ Amsterdam The Netherlands
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Pelay‐Gimeno M, Bange T, Hennig S, Grossmann TN. In Situ Cyclization of Native Proteins: Structure-Based Design of a Bicyclic Enzyme. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018; 57:11164-11170. [PMID: 29847004 PMCID: PMC6120448 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201804506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Increased tolerance of enzymes towards thermal and chemical stress is required for many applications and can be achieved by macrocyclization of the enzyme resulting in the stabilizing of its tertiary structure. Thus far, macrocyclization approaches utilize a very limited structural diversity, which complicates the design process. Herein, we report an approach that enables cyclization through the installation of modular crosslinks into native proteins composed entirely of proteinogenic amino acids. Our stabilization procedure involves the introduction of three surface-exposed cysteine residues, which are reacted with a triselectrophile, resulting in the in situ cyclization of the protein (INCYPRO). A bicyclic version of sortase A was designed that exhibits increased tolerance towards thermal as well as chemical denaturation, and proved to be efficient in protein labeling under denaturing conditions. In addition, we applied INCYPRO to the KIX domain, resulting in up to 24 °C increased thermal stability.
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- Marta Pelay‐Gimeno
- Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical SciencesVU University AmsterdamDe Boelelaan 11081081 HZAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Mechanistic Cell BiologyMax-Planck Institute of Molecular PhysiologyOtto-Hahn-Str. 1144227DortmundGermany
- Department for Systems ChronobiologyLMU MunichGoethe-Str. 3180336MunichGermany
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- Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical SciencesVU University AmsterdamDe Boelelaan 11081081 HZAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical SciencesVU University AmsterdamDe Boelelaan 11081081 HZAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Pelay-Gimeno M, Bange T, Hennig S, Grossmann TN. In Situ Cyclization of Native Proteins: Structure-Based Design of a Bicyclic Enzyme. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201804506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Marta Pelay-Gimeno
- Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences; VU University Amsterdam; De Boelelaan 1108 1081 HZ Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Mechanistic Cell Biology; Max-Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology; Otto-Hahn-Str. 11 44227 Dortmund Germany
- Department for Systems Chronobiology; LMU Munich; Goethe-Str. 31 80336 Munich Germany
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- Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences; VU University Amsterdam; De Boelelaan 1108 1081 HZ Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences; VU University Amsterdam; De Boelelaan 1108 1081 HZ Amsterdam The Netherlands
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Middel S, Panse CH, Nawratil S, Diederichsen U. Native Chemical Ligation Directed by Photocleavable Peptide Nucleic Acid (PNA) Templates. Chembiochem 2017; 18:2328-2332. [PMID: 28987009 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201700487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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A novel peptide-peptide ligation strategy is introduced that has the potential to provide peptide libraries of linearly or branched coupled fragments and will be suited to introduce simultaneous protein modifications at different ligation sites. Ligation is assisted by templating peptide nucleic acid (PNA) strands, and therefore, ligation specificity is solely encoded by the PNA sequence. PNA templating, in general, allows for various kinds of covalent ligation reactions. As a proof of principle, a native chemical ligation strategy was elaborated. This PNA-templated ligation includes easy on-resin procedures to couple linkers and PNA to the respective peptides, and a traceless photocleavage of the linker/PNA oligomer after the ligation step. A 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzaldehyde-based linker that allowed the photocleavable linkage of two bio-oligomers was developed.
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- Stephen Middel
- Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Tammannstrasse 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Tammannstrasse 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Tammannstrasse 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Tammannstrasse 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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Jaegle M, Steinmetzer T, Rademann J. Protein-Templated Formation of an Inhibitor of the Blood Coagulation Factor Xa through a Background-Free Amidation Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 56:3718-3722. [PMID: 28199769 PMCID: PMC5363247 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201611547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Protein‐templated reactions enable the target‐guided formation of protein ligands from reactive fragments, ideally with no background reaction. Herein, we investigate the templated formation of amides. A nucleophilic fragment that binds to the coagulation factor Xa was incubated with the protein and thirteen differentially activated dipeptides. The protein induced a non‐catalytic templated reaction for the phenyl and trifluoroethyl esters; the latter was shown to be a completely background‐free reaction. Starting from two fragments with millimolar affinity, a 29 nm superadditive inhibitor of factor Xa was obtained. The fragment ligation reaction was detected with high sensitivity by an enzyme activity assay and by mass spectrometry. The reaction progress and autoinhibition of the templated reaction by the formed ligation product were determined, and the structure of the protein–inhibitor complex was elucidated.
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- Mike Jaegle
- Institute of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Strasse 2+4, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Fachbereich Pharmazie, Institut für Pharmazeutische Chemie, Marbacher Weg 6, 35037, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Strasse 2+4, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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Jaegle M, Steinmetzer T, Rademann J. Proteintemplat‐gesteuerte Bildung eines Inhibitors des Koagulationsfaktors Xa durch eine Amidierung ohne Hintergrundreaktion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201611547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Mike Jaegle
- Medizinische Chemie Institut für Pharmazie Freie Universität Berlin Königin-Luise-Straße 2+4 14195 Berlin Deutschland
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg Fachbereich Pharmazie Institut für Pharmazeutische Chemie Marbacher Weg 6 35037 Marburg Deutschland
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- Medizinische Chemie Institut für Pharmazie Freie Universität Berlin Königin-Luise-Straße 2+4 14195 Berlin Deutschland
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Dubiella C, Baur R, Cui H, Huber EM, Groll M. Selektive Hemmung des Immunproteasoms durch strukturbasierte Wahl eines nichtkatalytischen Cysteins als Angriffspunkt. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201506631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Christian Dubiella
- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Fakultät für Chemie, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching (Deutschland)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Fakultät für Chemie, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching (Deutschland)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Fakultät für Chemie, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching (Deutschland)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Fakultät für Chemie, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching (Deutschland)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Fakultät für Chemie, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching (Deutschland)
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Dubiella C, Baur R, Cui H, Huber EM, Groll M. Selective Inhibition of the Immunoproteasome by Structure-Based Targeting of a Non-catalytic Cysteine. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2015; 54:15888-91. [PMID: 26563572 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201506631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Revised: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Clinically applied proteasome inhibitors induce cell death by concomitant blockage of constitutive and immunoproteasomes. In contrast, selective immunoproteasome inhibition is less cytotoxic and has the potential to modulate chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. In this study, we rationally designed decarboxylated peptides that covalently target a non-catalytic cysteine of the immunoproteasome subunit β5i with α-chloroacetamide-containing sidechains. The enhanced isoform specificity decreased cytotoxic effects and the compound suppressed the production of inflammatory cytokines. Structure-based optimization led to over 150-fold selectivity for subunit β5i over β5c. This new compound class provides a promising starting point for the development of selective immunoproteasome inhibitors as potential anti-inflammatory agents.
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- Christian Dubiella
- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Department of Chemistry, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748 Garching (Germany).
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Department of Chemistry, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748 Garching (Germany)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Department of Chemistry, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748 Garching (Germany)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Department of Chemistry, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748 Garching (Germany)
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- Center for Integrated Protein Science Munich (CIPSM), Department of Chemistry, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748 Garching (Germany).
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Weller CE, Chatterjee C. All about that Amide Bond: The Sixth Chemical Protein Synthesis (CPS) Meeting. Chembiochem 2015; 16:2531-6. [PMID: 26457983 PMCID: PMC4749268 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201500473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Endless potential: The sixth Chemical Protein Synthesis Meeting, held recently in St. Augustine, Florida, showed the potential of peptide and protein chemistry when applied toward understanding and controlling complex biological processes. This report highlights the diverse and cutting-edge protein chemistry presented at the meeting.
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- Caroline E Weller
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Box 351700, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.
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Reinhardt U, Lotze J, Zernia S, Mörl K, Beck-Sickinger AG, Seitz O. Proteintemplat-vermittelter Acyltransfer: eine chemische Methode für die Markierung von Membranproteinen an lebenden Zellen. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201403214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Reinhardt U, Lotze J, Zernia S, Mörl K, Beck-Sickinger AG, Seitz O. Peptide-Templated Acyl Transfer: A Chemical Method for the Labeling of Membrane Proteins on Live Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2014; 53:10237-41. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201403214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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