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Cockburn KT, Sykes BD. Fluorine labelling for in situ 19F NMR in oriented systems. JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR NMR 2024; 78:119-124. [PMID: 38407676 DOI: 10.1007/s10858-024-00438-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The focus of this project is to take advantage of the large NMR chemical shift anisotropy of 19F to determine the orientation of fluorine labeled biomolecules in situ in oriented biological systems such as muscle. The difficulty with a single fluorine atom is that the orientation determined from a chemical shift is not singlevalued in the case of a fully anisotropic chemical shift tensor. The utility of a labeling approach with two fluorine labels in a fixed molecular framework where one of the labels has an axially symmetric chemical shift anisotropy such as a CF3 group and the other has a fully asymmetric chemical shift anisotropy such as 5-fluorotryptophan is evaluated. The result is that the orientation of the label can be determined straightforwardly from a single one-dimensional 19F NMR spectrum. The potential applications are widespread and not limited to biological applications.
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- Kieran T Cockburn
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G2H7, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G2H7, Canada.
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Koutsopetras I, Vaur V, Benazza R, Diemer H, Sornay C, Ersoy Y, Rochet L, Longo C, Hernandez-Alba O, Erb S, Detappe A, Skerra A, Wagner A, Cianferani S, Chaubet G. Site-Selective Protein Conjugation by a Multicomponent Ugi Reaction. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303242. [PMID: 38050774 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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The chemical bioconjugation of proteins has seen tremendous applications in the past decades, with the booming of antibody-drug conjugates and their use in oncology. While genetic engineering has permitted to produce bespoke proteins featuring key (un-)natural amino acid residues poised for site-selective modifications, the conjugation of native proteins is riddled with selectivity issues. Chemoselective strategies are plentiful and enable the precise modification of virtually any residue with a reactive side-chain; site-selective methods are less common and usually most effective on small and medium-sized proteins. In this context, we studied the application of the Ugi multicomponent reaction for the site-selective conjugation of amine and carboxylate groups on proteins, and antibodies in particular. Through an in-depth mechanistic methodology work supported by peptide mapping studies, we managed to develop a set of conditions allowing the highly selective modification of antibodies bearing N-terminal glutamate and aspartate residues. We demonstrated that this strategy did not alter their affinity toward their target antigen and produced an antibody-drug conjugate with subnanomolar potency. Excitingly, we showed that the high site selectivity of our strategy was maintained on other protein formats, especially on anticalins, for which directed mutagenesis helped to highlight the key importance of a single lysine residue.
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- Ilias Koutsopetras
- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, 67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, 67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique (LSMBO), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000, Strasbourg, France
- Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048, 67087, Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique (LSMBO), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000, Strasbourg, France
- Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048, 67087, Strasbourg, France
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, 67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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- Lehrstuhl für Biologische Chemie, Technische Universität München, Emil-Erlenmeyer-Forum 5, 85354, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, UK
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- Lehrstuhl für Biologische Chemie, Technische Universität München, Emil-Erlenmeyer-Forum 5, 85354, Freising, Germany
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique (LSMBO), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000, Strasbourg, France
- Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048, 67087, Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique (LSMBO), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000, Strasbourg, France
- Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048, 67087, Strasbourg, France
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- Lehrstuhl für Biologische Chemie, Technische Universität München, Emil-Erlenmeyer-Forum 5, 85354, Freising, Germany
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, 67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique (LSMBO), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, 67000, Strasbourg, France
- Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048, 67087, Strasbourg, France
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, 67400, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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Zhou M, Ren JX, Feng XT, Zhao HY, Fu XP, Min QQ, Zhang X. Late-stage gem-difluoroallylation of phenol in bioactive molecules and peptides with 3,3-difluoroallyl sulfonium salts. Chem Sci 2024; 15:2937-2945. [PMID: 38404383 PMCID: PMC10882445 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06302j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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An efficient method for the late-stage selective O-fluoroalkylation of tyrosine residues with a stable yet highly reactive fluoroalkylating reagent, 3,3-difluoroallyl sulfonium salts (DFASs), has been developed. The reaction proceeds in a mild basic aqueous buffer (pH = 11.6) with high efficiency, high biocompatibility, and excellent regio- and chemoselectivity. Various oligopeptides and phenol-containing bioactive molecules, including carbohydrates and nucleosides, could be selectively O-fluoroalkylated. The added vinyl and other functional groups from DFASs can be valuable linkers for successive modification, significantly expanding the chemical space for further bioconjugation. The synthetic utility of this protocol has been demonstrated by the fluorescently labeled anti-cancer drug and the synthesis of O-link type 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N,N',N,N'-tetraacetic acid-tyrosine3-octreotate (DOTA-TATE), showing the prospect of the method in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
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- Minqi Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Nitrogen Chemistry and Advanced Materials (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences 345 Lingling Road Shanghai 200032 China
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- College of Chemistry and Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Nitrogen Chemistry and Advanced Materials (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences 345 Lingling Road Shanghai 200032 China
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- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Nitrogen Chemistry and Advanced Materials (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences 345 Lingling Road Shanghai 200032 China
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- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Nitrogen Chemistry and Advanced Materials (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences 345 Lingling Road Shanghai 200032 China
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- College of Chemistry and Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Nitrogen Chemistry and Advanced Materials (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences 345 Lingling Road Shanghai 200032 China
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Lai C, Tang Z, Liu Z, Luo P, Zhang W, Zhang T, Zhang W, Dong Z, Liu X, Yang X, Wang F. Probing the functional hotspots inside protein hydrophobic pockets by in situ photochemical trifluoromethylation and mass spectrometry. Chem Sci 2024; 15:2545-2557. [PMID: 38362424 PMCID: PMC10866368 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05106d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Due to the complex high-order structures and interactions of proteins within an aqueous solution, a majority of chemical functionalizations happen on the hydrophilic sites of protein external surfaces which are naturally exposed to the solution. However, the hydrophobic pockets inside proteins are crucial for ligand binding and function as catalytic centers and transporting tunnels. Herein, we describe a reagent pre-organization and in situ photochemical trifluoromethylation strategy to profile the functional sites inside the hydrophobic pockets of native proteins. Unbiased mass spectrometry profiling was applied for the characterization of trifluoromethylated sites with high sensitivity. Native proteins including myoglobin, trypsin, haloalkane dehalogenase, and human serum albumin have been engaged in this mild photochemical process and substantial hydrophobic site-specific and structure-selective trifluoromethylation substitutes are obtained without significant interference to their bioactivity and structures. Sodium triflinate is the only reagent required to functionalize the unprotected proteins with wide pH-range tolerance and high biocompatibility. This "in-pocket" activation model provides a general strategy to modify the potential binding pockets and gain essential structural insights into the functional hotspots inside protein hydrophobic pockets.
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- Can Lai
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- Institute of Advanced Science Facilities Shenzhen 518107 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- Institute of Advanced Science Facilities Shenzhen 518107 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Chauhan P, V R, Kumar M, Molla R, Mishra SD, Basa S, Rai V. Chemical technology principles for selective bioconjugation of proteins and antibodies. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:380-449. [PMID: 38095227 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00715d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Proteins are multifunctional large organic compounds that constitute an essential component of a living system. Hence, control over their bioconjugation impacts science at the chemistry-biology-medicine interface. A chemical toolbox for their precision engineering can boost healthcare and open a gateway for directed or precision therapeutics. Such a chemical toolbox remained elusive for a long time due to the complexity presented by the large pool of functional groups. The precise single-site modification of a protein requires a method to address a combination of selectivity attributes. This review focuses on guiding principles that can segregate them to simplify the task for a chemical method. Such a disintegration systematically employs a multi-step chemical transformation to deconvolute the selectivity challenges. It constitutes a disintegrate (DIN) theory that offers additional control parameters for tuning precision in protein bioconjugation. This review outlines the selectivity hurdles faced by chemical methods. It elaborates on the developments in the perspective of DIN theory to demonstrate simultaneous regulation of reactivity, chemoselectivity, site-selectivity, modularity, residue specificity, and protein specificity. It discusses the progress of such methods to construct protein and antibody conjugates for biologics, including antibody-fluorophore and antibody-drug conjugates (AFCs and ADCs). It also briefs how this knowledge can assist in developing small molecule-based covalent inhibitors. In the process, it highlights an opportunity for hypothesis-driven routes to accelerate discoveries of selective methods and establish new targetome in the precision engineering of proteins and antibodies.
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- Preeti Chauhan
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, 462 066, India.
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Watanabe S, Wada Y, Kawano M, Higashibayashi S, Sugai T, Hanaya K. Selective modification of tryptophan in polypeptides via C-N coupling with azoles using in situ-generated iodine-based oxidants in aqueous media. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13026-13029. [PMID: 37842839 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03731b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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This study demonstrates the C-N coupling of tryptophan with azoles, promoted by an in situ-generated iodine-based oxidant. The protocol was successfully applied to the selective modification of tryptophan in nonprotected polypeptide bearing oxidatively sensitive residues in acidic aqueous media. The present method allows the attachment of reactive handles to polypeptides and the peptide stapling.
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- Shunsuke Watanabe
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, Japan.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, Japan.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, Japan.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, Japan.
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Kuehl NJ, Taylor MT. Rapid Biomolecular Trifluoromethylation Using Cationic Aromatic Sulfonate Esters as Visible-Light-Triggered Radical Photocages. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:22878-22884. [PMID: 37819426 PMCID: PMC11076010 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c08098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Abstract
Described here is a photodecaging approach to radical trifluoromethylation of biomolecules. This was accomplished by designing a quinolinium sulfonate ester that, upon absorption of visible light, achieves decaging via photolysis of the sulfonate ester to ultimately liberate free trifluoromethyl radicals that are trapped by π-nucleophiles in biomolecules. This photodecaging process enables protein and protein-interaction mapping experiments using trifluoromethyl radicals that require only 1 s reaction times and low photocage concentrations. In these experiments, aromatic side chains are labeled in an environmentally dependent fashion, with selectivity observed for tryptophan (Trp), followed by histidine (His) and tyrosine (Tyr). Scalable peptide trifluoromethylation through photodecaging is also demonstrated, where bespoke peptides harboring trifluoromethyl groups at tryptophan residues can be synthesized with 5-7 min reaction times and good yields.
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- Nicholas J. Kuehl
- Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
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Tang J, Lu F, Sun Y, Zhang G, Zhang E, Jiang YY. Late-Stage Diversification of Peptides via Pd-Catalyzed Site-Selective δ-C(sp 2)-H Fluorination and Amination. J Org Chem 2023; 88:14165-14171. [PMID: 37751495 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c01897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Site-selective C-H fluorination is an attractive strategy for directly transforming inert C-H bonds into C-F bonds, yet it remains a significant challenge. Herein, we have developed an efficient and versatile strategy for site-selective fluorination and amination of phenylalanine-containing peptides via late-stage Pd-catalyzed δ-C(sp2)-H activation, providing a valuable tool for the in situ synthesis of fluorinated indoline scaffolds within peptides.
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- Jian Tang
- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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Bassi T, Hirlinger A, Grayson L, Vantourout J, Toor N. Fluorescent labeling of RNA and DNA on the Hoogsteen edge using sulfinate chemistry. RNA (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 29:1437-1451. [PMID: 37277186 PMCID: PMC10573292 DOI: 10.1261/rna.079679.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We have devised a single pot, low-cost method to add azide groups to unmodified nucleic acids without the need for enzymes or chemically modified nucleoside triphosphates. This involves reacting an azide-containing sulfinate salt with the nucleic acid, leading to replacement of C-H bonds on the nucleobase aromatic rings with C-R, where R is the azide-containing linker derived from the original sulfinate salt. With the addition of azide functional groups, the modified nucleic acid can easily be reacted with any alkyne-labeled compound of interest, including fluorescent dyes as shown in this work. This methodology enables the fluorescent labeling of a wide variety of nucleic acids, including natively folded RNAs, under mild conditions with minimal effects upon biochemical function and ribozyme catalysis. To demonstrate this, we show that a pair of labeled complementary ssDNA oligonucleotides (oligos) can hybridize to form dsDNA, even when labeled with multiple fluorophores per oligo. In addition, we also demonstrate that two different group II introns can splice when prelabeled internally with fluorophores, using our method. Broadly, this demonstrates that sulfinate modification of RNA is compatible with ribozyme function and Watson-Crick pairing, while preserving the labile backbone.
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- Tiziano Bassi
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Scripps Research, La Jolla, California 92037, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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Lee JC, Cuthbertson JD, Mitchell NJ. Chemoselective Late-Stage Functionalization of Peptides via Photocatalytic C2-Alkylation of Tryptophan. Org Lett 2023; 25:5459-5464. [PMID: 37462428 PMCID: PMC10391624 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Across eukaryotic proteomes, tryptophan is the least abundant of the 20 canonical amino acids, which makes it an ideal chemical handle for the late-stage functionalization of peptide and protein scaffolds with minimal production of undesired isoforms. Herein, we report the photocatalytic C2-alkylation of tryptophan using bromodifluoroacetate/acetamide-derived radical precursors. This rapid visible-light-mediated reaction is additive-free, operationally simple, and tolerates diverse functionality. We demonstrate the late-stage modification of a variety of complex peptides, including examples of biological significance.
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- Joanna C Lee
- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
- School of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham NG7 2TU, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
- School of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham NG7 2TU, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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Nisavic M, Wørmer GJ, Nielsen CS, Jeppesen SM, Palmfeldt J, Poulsen TB. oxSTEF Reagents Are Tunable and Versatile Electrophiles for Selective Disulfide-Rebridging of Native Proteins. Bioconjug Chem 2023. [PMID: 37201197 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.3c00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Site-selective disulfide rebridging has emerged as a powerful strategy to modulate the structural and functional properties of proteins. Here, we introduce a novel class of electrophilic reagents, designated oxSTEF, that demonstrate excellent efficiency in disulfide rebridging via double thiol exchange. The oxSTEF reagents are prepared using an efficient synthetic sequence which may be diverted to obtain a range of derivatives allowing for tuning of reactivity or steric bulk. We demonstrate highly selective rebridging of cyclic peptides and native proteins, such as human growth hormone, and the absence of cross-reactivity with other nucleophilic amino acid residues. The oxSTEF conjugates undergo glutathione-mediated disintegration under tumor-relevant glutathione concentrations, which highlights their potential for use in targeted drug delivery. Finally, the α-dicarbonyl motif of the oxSTEF reagents enables "second phase" oxime ligation, which furthermore increases the thiol stability of the conjugates significantly.
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- Marija Nisavic
- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine─Research Unit for Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 82, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine─Research Unit for Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 82, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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Chen X, Josephson B, Davis BG. Carbon-Centered Radicals in Protein Manipulation. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2023; 9:614-638. [PMID: 37122447 PMCID: PMC10141601 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c00051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Methods to directly post-translationally modify proteins are perhaps the most straightforward and operationally simple ways to create and study protein post-translational modifications (PTMs). However, precisely altering or constructing the C-C scaffolds pervasive throughout biology is difficult with common two-electron chemical approaches. Recently, there has been a surge of new methods that have utilized single electron/radical chemistry applied to site-specifically "edit" proteins that have started to create this potential-one that in principle could be near free-ranging. This review provides an overview of current methods that install such "edits", including those that generate function and/or PTMs, through radical C-C bond formation (as well as C-X bond formation via C• where illustrative). These exploit selectivity for either native residues, or preinstalled noncanonical protein side-chains with superior radical generating or accepting abilities. Particular focus will be on the radical generation approach (on-protein or off-protein, use of light and photocatalysts), judging the compatibility of conditions with proteins and cells, and novel chemical biology applications afforded by these methods. While there are still many technical hurdles, radical C-C bond formation on proteins is a promising and rapidly growing area in chemical biology with long-term potential for biological editing.
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- Xuanxiao Chen
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, U.K.
- The
Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxfordshire, OX11 OFA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, U.K.
- The
Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxfordshire, OX11 OFA, U.K.
- Department
of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QT, U.K.
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Hammond JM, Gardiner MG, Malins LR. Amino Acid Sulfinate Salts as Alkyl Radical Precursors. Org Lett 2023; 25:3157-3162. [PMID: 37093619 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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A general approach to the synthesis of amino acid sulfinate salts from commercially available α-chiral hydroxylated amino acids is reported. These reagents are shown to be valuable precursors to alkyl radicals under mild photochemical oxidation conditions. The photochemically generated amino acid radicals engage readily with alkyl and aryl disulfide radical traps to afford a diverse suite of modified amino acids.
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- Joshua M Hammond
- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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Ramkumar N, Baumane L, Zacs D, Veliks J. Merging Copper(I) Photoredox Catalysis and Iodine(III) Chemistry for the Oxy-monofluoromethylation of Alkenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202219027. [PMID: 36692216 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202219027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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A simple process for the oxy-monofluoromethylation of alkenes is described. In combination with visible-light copper(I) photoredox catalysis, an easily accessible iodine(III) reagent containing monofluoroacetoxy ligands serves as a powerful source of a monofluoromethyl (CH2 F) radical, enabling the step economical synthesis of γ-fluoro-acetates from a broad range of olefinic substrates under mild conditions. Applications to late-stage diversification of alkenes derived from complex molecules, amino acids and the synthesis of fluoromethylated heterocycles are also demonstrated.
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- Nagarajan Ramkumar
- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles iela 21, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles iela 21, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
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- Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR", Lejupes iela 3, LV-1076, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles iela 21, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
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Zhou M, Feng Z, Zhang X. Recent advances in the synthesis of fluorinated amino acids and peptides. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:1434-1448. [PMID: 36651307 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06787k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The site-selective modification of amino acids, peptides, and proteins has always been an intensive topic in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology due to the vital role of amino acids in life. Among the developed methods, the site-selective introduction of fluorine functionalities into amino acids and peptides has emerged as a useful approach to change their physicochemical and biological properties. With the increasing demand for life science, the direct fluorination/fluoroalkylation of proteins has also received increasing attention because of the unique properties of fluorine atom(s) that can change the protein structure, increase their lipophilicity, and enable fluorine functionality as a biological tracer or probe for chemical biology studies. In this feature article, we summarized the recent advances in the synthesis of fluorinated amino acids and peptides, wherein two strategies have been discussed. One is based on the fluorinated building blocks to prepare fluorinated amino acids and peptides with diversified structures, including the transformations of fluorinated imines and nickel-catalyzed dicarbofunctionalization of alkenes with bromodifluoroacetate and its derivatives; the other is direct fluorination/fluoroakylation of amino acids, peptides, and proteins, in which the selective transformations of the functional groups on serine, threonine, tyrosine, tryptophan, and cysteine lead to a wide range of fluorinated α-amino acids, peptides, and proteins, featuring synthetic convenience and late-stage modification of biomacromolecules. These two strategies complement each other, wherein transition-metal catalysis and new fluoroalkylating reagents provide powerful tools to selectively access fluorinated amino acids, peptides, and proteins, showing the prospect of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
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- Minqi Zhou
- College of Chemistry, Institute of Green Catalysis, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organofluorine Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 345 Lingling Road, Shanghai 200032, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Institute of Green Catalysis, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Organofluorine Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 345 Lingling Road, Shanghai 200032, China.
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Fischer NH, Oliveira MT, Diness F. Chemical modification of proteins - challenges and trends at the start of the 2020s. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:719-748. [PMID: 36519403 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01237e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ribosomally expressed proteins perform multiple, versatile, and specialized tasks throughout Nature. In modern times, chemically modified proteins, including improved hormones, enzymes, and antibody-drug-conjugates have become available and have found advanced industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Chemical modification of proteins is used to introduce new functionalities, improve stability or drugability. Undertaking chemical reactions with proteins without compromising their native function is still a core challenge as proteins are large conformation dependent multifunctional molecules. Methods for functionalization ideally should be chemo-selective, site-selective, and undertaken under biocompatible conditions in aqueous buffer to prevent denaturation of the protein. Here the present challenges in the field are discussed and methods for modification of the 20 encoded amino acids as well as the N-/C-termini and protein backbone are presented. For each amino acid, common and traditional modification methods are presented first, followed by more recent ones.
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- Niklas Henrik Fischer
- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Universitetsvej 1, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. .,Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Universitetsvej 1, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. .,Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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The emergence of modern photocatalysis, characterized by mildness and selectivity, has significantly spurred innovative late-stage C-H functionalization approaches that make use of low energy photons as a controllable energy source. Compared to traditional late-stage functionalization strategies, photocatalysis paves the way toward complementary and/or previously unattainable regio- and chemoselectivities. Merging the compelling benefits of photocatalysis with the late-stage functionalization workflow offers a potentially unmatched arsenal to tackle drug development campaigns and beyond. This Review highlights the photocatalytic late-stage C-H functionalization strategies of small-molecule drugs, agrochemicals, and natural products, classified according to the targeted C-H bond and the newly formed one. Emphasis is devoted to identifying, describing, and comparing the main mechanistic scenarios. The Review draws a critical comparison between established ionic chemistry and photocatalyzed radical-based manifolds. The Review aims to establish the current state-of-the-art and illustrate the key unsolved challenges to be addressed in the future. The authors aim to introduce the general readership to the main approaches toward photocatalytic late-stage C-H functionalization, and specialist practitioners to the critical evaluation of the current methodologies, potential for improvement, and future uncharted directions.
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- Peter Bellotti
- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149Münster, Germany
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 201210Shanghai, China
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149Münster, Germany
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149Münster, Germany
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Kjærsgaard NL, Nielsen TB, Gothelf KV. Chemical Conjugation to Less Targeted Proteinogenic Amino Acids. Chembiochem 2022; 23:e202200245. [PMID: 35781760 PMCID: PMC9796363 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202200245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Protein bioconjugates are in high demand for applications in biomedicine, diagnostics, chemical biology and bionanotechnology. Proteins are large and sensitive molecules containing multiple different functional groups and in particular nucleophilic groups. In bioconjugation reactions it can therefore be challenging to obtain a homogeneous product in high yield. Numerous strategies for protein conjugation have been developed, of which a vast majority target lysine, cysteine and to a lesser extend tyrosine. Likewise, several methods that involve recombinantly engineered protein tags have been reported. In recent years a number of methods have emerged for chemical bioconjugation to other amino acids and in this review, we present the progress in this area.
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- Nanna L. Kjærsgaard
- Center for Multifunctional Biomolecular Drug Design Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CenterAarhus UniversityGustav Wieds Vej 148000Aarhus CDenmark
- Department of ChemistryAarhus UniversityLangelandsgade 1408000Aarhus CDenmark
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- Center for Multifunctional Biomolecular Drug Design Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CenterAarhus UniversityGustav Wieds Vej 148000Aarhus CDenmark
- Department of ChemistryAarhus UniversityLangelandsgade 1408000Aarhus CDenmark
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Jain R, Dhillon NS, Farquhar ER, Wang B, Li X, Kiselar J, Chance MR. Multiplex Chemical Labeling of Amino Acids for Protein Footprinting Structure Assessment. Anal Chem 2022; 94:9819-9825. [PMID: 35763792 PMCID: PMC9983563 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Protein footprinting with mass spectrometry is an established structural biology technique for mapping solvent accessibility and assessing molecular-level interactions of proteins. In hydroxyl radical protein footprinting (HRPF), hydroxyl (OH) radicals generated by water radiolysis or other methods covalently label protein side chains. Because of the wide dynamic range of OH reactivity, not all side chains are easily detected in a single experiment. Novel reagent development and the use of radical chain reactions for labeling, including trifluoromethyl radicals, is a potential approach to normalize the labeling across a diverse set of residues. HRPF in the presence of a trifluoromethylation reagent under the right conditions could provide a "one-pot" reaction for multiplex labeling of protein side chains. Toward this goal, we have systematically evaluated amino acid labeling with the recently investigated Langlois' reagent (LR) activated by X-ray-mediated water radiolysis, followed by three different mass spectrometry methods. We compared the reactivity of CF3 and OH radical labeling for all 20 protein side chains in a competition-free environment. We found that all 20 amino acids exhibited CF3 or OH labeling in LR. Our investigations provide the evidence and knowledge set to perfect hydroxyl radical-activated trifluoromethyl chemistry as "one-pot" reaction for multiplex labeling of protein side chains to achieve higher resolution in HRPF.
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- Rohit Jain
- Center for Synchrotron Biosciences, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA,Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Center for Synchrotron Biosciences, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA,Department of Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Center for Synchrotron Biosciences, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA,Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA,Department of Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA,Corresponding Author: Mark R. Chance - Center for Synchrotron Biosciences; Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics; Department of Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
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Liu L, Zhang W, Xu C, He J, Xu Z, Yang Z, Ling F, Zhong W. Electrosynthesis of CF
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‐Substituted Polycyclic Quinazolinones via Cascade Trifluoromethylation/Cyclization of Unactivated Alkene. Adv Synth Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202101422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Lei Liu
- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014 People's Republic of China
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Patel BK, Dahiya A, Sahoo AK, Chakraborty N, Das B. Updates on hypervalent-iodine reagents in metal-free organic synthesis. Org Biomol Chem 2022; 20:2005-2027. [DOI: 10.1039/d1ob02233d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hypervalent iodine (HVI) chemistry is a rapidly growing subdomain of contemporary organic chemistry because of its enormous synthetic applications. The high nucleofugality of the phenyliodonio group (I+Ph) and their radical...
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Wan C, Wang Y, Lian C, Chang Q, An Y, Chen J, Sun J, Hou Z, Yang D, Guo X, Yin F, Wang R, Li Z. Histidine-specific bioconjugation via visible-light-promoted thioacetal activation. Chem Sci 2022; 13:8289-8296. [PMID: 35919717 PMCID: PMC9297702 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc02353a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Histidine (His, H) undergoes various post-translational modifications (PTMs) and plays multiple roles in protein interactions and enzyme catalyzed reactions. However, compared with other amino acids such as Lys or Cys, His modification is much less explored. Herein we describe a novel visible-light-driven thioacetal activation reaction which enables facile modification on histidine residues. An efficient addition to histidine imidazole N3 under biocompatible conditions was achieved with an electrophilic thionium intermediate. This method allows chemo-selective modification on peptides and proteins with good conversions and efficient histidine-proteome profiling with cell lysates. 78 histidine containing proteins were for the first time found with significant enrichment, most functioning in metal accumulation in brain related diseases. This facile His modification method greatly expands the chemo-selective toolbox for histidine-targeted protein conjugation and helps to reveal histidine's role in protein functions. Functionalization of histidine residues in proteins via visible-light-promoted thioacetal activation is reported. ∼2000 proteins with reactive and exposed histidine residues from the MCF7 cell line are characterized using ABPP by this method.![]()
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- Chuan Wan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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Sornay C, Vaur V, Wagner A, Chaubet G. An overview of chemo- and site-selectivity aspects in the chemical conjugation of proteins. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2022; 9:211563. [PMID: 35116160 PMCID: PMC8790347 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.211563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The bioconjugation of proteins-that is, the creation of a covalent link between a protein and any other molecule-has been studied for decades, partly because of the numerous applications of protein conjugates, but also due to the technical challenge it represents. Indeed, proteins possess inner physico-chemical properties-they are sensitive and polynucleophilic macromolecules-that make them complex substrates in conjugation reactions. This complexity arises from the mild conditions imposed by their sensitivity but also from selectivity issues, viz the precise control of the conjugation site on the protein. After decades of research, strategies and reagents have been developed to address two aspects of this selectivity: chemoselectivity-harnessing the reacting chemical functionality-and site-selectivity-controlling the reacting amino acid residue-most notably thanks to the participation of synthetic chemistry in this effort. This review offers an overview of these chemical bioconjugation strategies, insisting on those employing native proteins as substrates, and shows that the field is active and exciting, especially for synthetic chemists seeking new challenges.
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- Charlotte Sornay
- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, Illkirch-Graffenstaden 67400, France
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, Illkirch-Graffenstaden 67400, France
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, Illkirch-Graffenstaden 67400, France
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- Bio-Functional Chemistry (UMR 7199), LabEx Medalis, University of Strasbourg, 74 Route du Rhin, Illkirch-Graffenstaden 67400, France
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Bock L, Schultheiß SK, Maschauer S, Lasch R, Gradl S, Prante O, Zard SZ, Heinrich MR. Synthesis of 2‐(Chlorodifluoromethyl)indoles for Nucleophilic Halogen Exchange with [
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- Leonard Bock
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Nikolaus-Fiebiger-Str. 10 91058 Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Nikolaus-Fiebiger-Str. 10 91058 Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Schwabachanlage 12 91054 Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Nikolaus-Fiebiger-Str. 10 91058 Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Nikolaus-Fiebiger-Str. 10 91058 Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Schwabachanlage 12 91054 Erlangen Germany
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- Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique associé au CNRS Ecole Polytechnique 91128 Palaiseau France
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Nikolaus-Fiebiger-Str. 10 91058 Erlangen Germany
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Kehl A, Hiller M, Hecker F, Tkach I, Dechert S, Bennati M, Meyer A. Resolution of chemical shift anisotropy in 19F ENDOR spectroscopy at 263 GHz/9.4 T. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2021; 333:107091. [PMID: 34749036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2021.107091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pulsed 19F ENDOR spectroscopy provides a selective method for measuring angstrom to nanometer distances in structural biology. Here, the performance of 19F ENDOR at fields of 3.4 T and 9.4 T is compared using model compounds containing one to three 19F atoms. CF3 groups are included in two compounds, for which the possible occurrence of uniaxial rotation might affect the distance distribution. At 9.4 T, pronounced asymmetric features are observed in many of the presented 19F ENDOR spectra. Data analysis by spectral simulations shows that these features arise from the chemical shift anisotropy (CSA) of the 19F nuclei. This asymmetry is also observed at 3.4 T, albeit to a much smaller extent, confirming the physical origin of the effect. The CSA parameters are well consistent with DFT predicted values and can be extracted from simulation of the experimental data in favourable cases, thereby providing additional information about the geometrical and electronic structure of the spin system. The feasibility of resolving the CSA at 9.4 T provides important information for the interpretation of line broadening in ENDOR spectra also at lower fields, which is relevant for developing methods to extract distance distributions from 19F ENDOR spectra.
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- Annemarie Kehl
- Research Group EPR Spectroscopy, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Research Group EPR Spectroscopy, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Research Group EPR Spectroscopy, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Research Group EPR Spectroscopy, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Georg August University of Göttingen, Tammannstr. 4, Göttingen, Germany
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- Research Group EPR Spectroscopy, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; Department of Chemistry, Georg August University of Göttingen, Tammannstr. 4, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Research Group EPR Spectroscopy, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany.
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Buchholz CR, Pomerantz WCK. 19F NMR viewed through two different lenses: ligand-observed and protein-observed 19F NMR applications for fragment-based drug discovery. RSC Chem Biol 2021; 2:1312-1330. [PMID: 34704040 PMCID: PMC8496043 DOI: 10.1039/d1cb00085c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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19F NMR has emerged as a powerful tool in drug discovery, particularly in fragment-based screens. The favorable magnetic resonance properties of the fluorine-19 nucleus, the general absence of fluorine in biological settings, and its ready incorporation into both small molecules and biopolymers, has enabled multiple applications of 19F NMR using labeled small molecules and proteins in biophysical, biochemical, and cellular experiments. This review will cover developments in ligand-observed and protein-observed 19F NMR experiments tailored towards drug discovery with a focus on fragment screening. We also cover the key advances that have furthered the field in recent years, including quantitative, structural, and in-cell methodologies. Several case studies are described for each application to highlight areas for innovation and to further catalyze new NMR developments for using this versatile nucleus.
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- Caroline R Buchholz
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota 308 Harvard Street SE Minneapolis Minnesota 55455 USA
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota 308 Harvard Street SE Minneapolis Minnesota 55455 USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota 207 Pleasant St. SE Minneapolis Minnesota 55455 USA
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Zhu F, Powell WC, Jing R, Walczak MA. Organometallic Ala M Reagents for Umpolung Peptide Diversification. CHEM CATALYSIS 2021; 1:870-884. [PMID: 34738092 PMCID: PMC8562471 DOI: 10.1016/j.checat.2021.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Selective modifications of peptides and proteins have emerged as a promising strategy to develop novel mechanistic probes and prepare compounds with translational potentials. Here, we report alanine carbastannatranes AlaSn as a universal synthon in various C-C and C-heteroatom bond-forming reactions. These reagents are compatible with peptide manipulation techniques and can undergo chemoselective conjugation in minutes when promoted by Pd(0). Despite their increased nucleophilicity and propensity to transfer the alkyl group, C(sp3)-C(sp2) coupling with AlaSn can be accomplished at room temperature under buffered conditions (pH 6.5-8.5). We also show that AlaSn can be easily transformed into several canonical L- and D-amino acids in arylation, acylation, and etherification reactions. Furthermore, AlaSn can partake in macrocyclizations exemplified by the synthesis of medium size cyclic peptides with various topologies. Taken together, metalated alanine AlaSn demonstrates unparalleled scope and represents a new type of umpolung reagents suitable for structure-activity relationship studies and peptide diversification.
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- Feng Zhu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, United States
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. C
- These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, United States
- These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, United States
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Oxime/Hydrazone Conjugation at Histidine: Late-Stage Functionalization Approach of Unprotected Peptides. Methods Mol Biol 2021. [PMID: 34386948 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1617-8_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Synthetic molecular probes have recently been in focus for their potential use in target deconvolution, target engagement studies, and imaging. With the field expanding, new strategies to develop such tools are in high demand. While traditional conjugation techniques relying on inherently nucleophilic amino acids such as cysteine (Cys) and lysine (Lys) or pre-incorporated non-natural amino acids are still heavily used, novel methodologies for the direct and site-selective modification of peptides are attracting increasing attention. Of particular interest are Late-Stage Functionalization (LSF) approaches based on radical chemistry as they afford mild and biocompatible alternatives to transition-metal catalysis. A recent synthetic method, which leverages the unique reactivity of histidine (His), has proven to be a promising new strategy for LSF and site-selective conjugation of unprotected peptides. In this chapter, detailed step-by-step protocols depicting the C2-alkylation of His-containing peptides, the unveiling of a ketone as handle for hydrazone conjugation, and its use to site-selectively introduce a fluorophore at this residue are discussed. In addition to its application toward the synthesis of molecular probes, this methodology can be employed in peptide-based drug discovery programs, offering the possibility to rapidly explore the chemical space surrounding peptide hits. Finally, this strategy is also amenable to the preparation of novel peptide-ASO/small molecule drug conjugates.
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Immel JR, Chilamari M, Bloom S. Combining flavin photocatalysis with parallel synthesis: a general platform to optimize peptides with non-proteinogenic amino acids. Chem Sci 2021; 12:10083-10091. [PMID: 34377401 PMCID: PMC8317666 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc02562g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Most peptide drugs contain non-proteinogenic amino acids (NPAAs), born out through extensive structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies using solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). Synthetically laborious and expensive to manufacture, NPAAs also can have poor coupling efficiencies allowing only a small fraction to be sampled by conventional SPPS. To gain general access to NPAA-containing peptides, we developed a first-generation platform that merges contemporary flavin photocatalysis with parallel synthesis to simultaneously make, purify, quantify, and even test up to 96 single-NPAA peptide variants via the unique combination of boronic acids and a dehydroalanine residue in a peptide. We showcase the power of our newly minted platform to introduce NPAAs of diverse chemotypes-aliphatic, aromatic, heteroaromatic-directly into peptides, including 15 entirely new residues, and to evolve a simple proteinogenic peptide into an unnatural inhibitor of thrombin by non-classical peptide SAR.
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- Jacob R Immel
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, The University of Kansas Integrated Science Building Lawrence KS 66045 USA
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, The University of Kansas Integrated Science Building Lawrence KS 66045 USA
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, The University of Kansas Integrated Science Building Lawrence KS 66045 USA
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Britton R, Gouverneur V, Lin JH, Meanwell M, Ni C, Pupo G, Xiao JC, Hu J. Contemporary synthetic strategies in organofluorine chemistry. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.1038/s43586-021-00042-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Chen Z, Zhu M, Cai M, Xu L, Weng Y. Palladium-Catalyzed C(sp 3)–H Arylation and Alkynylation of Peptides Directed by Aspartic Acid (Asp). ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c01417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Zhuo Chen
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, 310014 Hangzhou, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Lv S, Peng L, Xie C, Gao L, Sun H, Lin L, Ding K, Li Z. Development and application of novel electrophilic warheads in target identification and drug discovery. Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 190:114636. [PMID: 34062128 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2021.114636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nucleophilic amino acids play important roles in maintenance of protein structure and function, covalent modification of such amino acid residues by therapeutic agents is an efficient way to treat human diseases. Most of current clinical drugs are structurally limited to α,β-unsaturated amide as an electrophilic warhead. To alleviate this issue, many novel electrophiles have been developed in recent years that can covalently bind to different amino acid residues and provides a unique way to interrogate proteins, including "undruggable" targets. With an activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) approach, the activity and functionality of a protein and its binding sites can be assessed. This facilitates an understanding of protein function, and contributes to the discovery of new druggable targets and lead compounds. Meanwhile, many novel inhibitors bearing new reactive warhead were developed and displayed remarkable pharmaceutical properties. In this perspective, we have reviewed the recent remarkable progress of novel electrophiles and their applications in target identification and drug discovery.
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- Yue Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Nguyen TTH, O'Brien CJ, Tran MLN, Olson SH, Settineri NS, Prusiner SB, Paras NA, Conrad J. Water-Soluble Iridium Photoredox Catalyst for the Trifluoromethylation of Biomolecule Substrates in Phosphate Buffered Saline Solvent. Org Lett 2021; 23:3823-3827. [PMID: 33929208 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c00871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The development of a water-soluble iridium catalyst enables the trifluoromethylation of polar small molecules and peptides in DMSO solution or aqueous media. The reaction was optimized in a microtiter plate format under ambient air, using commercial Langlois reagent as a CF3 radical source, blue LEDs for excitation, and using DPBS as solvent to provide up to 60% CF3- peptide.
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- Terrence-Thang H Nguyen
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States.,Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States.,Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States.,Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States.,Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States.,Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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Roman BI. The Expanding Role of Chemistry in Optimizing Proteins for Human Health Applications. J Med Chem 2021; 64:7179-7188. [PMID: 34014084 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c00294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Over the past decades, therapeutics based on biological macromolecules and cells have successfully entered the clinical arena and progressively occupied an increasing share of what once was almost exclusively small molecule territory. This perspective explores the opportunities for chemists at the interface between biologics and small molecule-based products. It provides concrete examples by zooming in on the area of post-translational protein modification. The conclusion is that, rather than diminishing the relevance of chemistry in the pharmaceutical enterprise, the advent of the biologics has provided an additional playing field for synthetic and medicinal chemists, where they can contribute to the efficacy and scope of applicability of biological entities in a collaborative effort to transformatively address unmet medical needs.
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- Bart I Roman
- Research Group SynBioC, Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Universiteit Gent, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium.,Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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Orellana NV, Taylor MT. Targeting Tryptophan for Tagging Through Photo-induced Electron Transfer. Synlett 2021; 32:1371-1378. [PMID: 34413573 PMCID: PMC8372833 DOI: 10.1055/a-1479-6366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The chemical modification of tryptophan (Trp) has been the subject of interest for nearly 100 years, yet the development modification conditions that exploit Trp's inherent photolability have remained elusive. In this perspective, we discuss our recently reported method for Tryptophan (Trp) photobioconjugation that uses N -carbamoyl pyridinium salts to engage Trp in photo-induced electron transfer. We detail our inspiration and rationale as well as place our report in the context of select prior art in the field.
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- Norberto V Orellana
- University of Wyoming, Department of Chemistry, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, Wyoming, 82071, USA
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- University of Wyoming, Department of Chemistry, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, Wyoming, 82071, USA
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Zha F, Rao J, Chen B. Modification of pulse proteins for improved functionality and flavor profile: A comprehensive review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:3036-3060. [PMID: 33798275 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Consumers' preference to have a healthy eating pattern has led to an increasing demand for more nutrient-dense and healthier plant-based foods. Pulse proteins are exceptional quality ingredients with potential nutritional benefits, and might act as health-promoting agents for addressing the new-generation foods. However, the utilization of pulse protein in foods has been hampered by its relatively poor functionality and unpleasant flavor. Protein structure modification has been proved to be a useful means to improve the functionality and flavor profile of pulse protein. This paper begins with a brief introduction of hierarchical structure of pulse protein materials to better understand the structure characteristics. A comprehensive review is presented on the current techniques including chemical and enzymatic modifications and molecular breeding on pulse protein structure and functionality/flavor. The mechanism and the limitations and the toxicological concerns of these approaches are discussed. We conclude that understanding protein structure-functionality relationship is extremely valuable in tailoring proteins for specific functional outcomes and expanding the availability of pulse proteins. Furthermore, selective protein modification is a valuable in-depth toolkit for generating novel protein constructs with preferable functional attributes and flavor profiles. Innovative structure modification with special focus on the molecular basis for the exquisite protein designs is a pillar of pulse protein access to the desired functionality.
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- Fengchao Zha
- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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Bao G, Wang P, Li G, Yu C, Li Y, Liu Y, He Z, Zhao T, Rao J, Xie J, Hong L, Sun W, Wang R. 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition between Dehydroalanines and C,N‐Cyclic Azomethine Imines: Application to Late‐Stage Peptide Modification. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202012523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Guangjun Bao
- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066 Lanzhou University 199 West Donggang Rd Lanzhou 730000 Gansu P. R. China
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Hu X, Chen X, Li B, He G, Chen G. Construction of Peptide Macrocycles via Radical-Mediated Intramolecular C-H Alkylations. Org Lett 2021; 23:716-721. [PMID: 33416330 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c03940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Enzyme-catalyzed radical-mediated C-H functionalization reactions allow nature to create natural products of unusual three-dimensional structures from simple linear peptide precursors. In comparison, chemist's ability to harness radical C-H functionalization reactions for synthesis of complex peptides remains limited. In this work, new methods have been developed to construct peptide macrocycles via radical-mediated intramolecular C-H alkylation reactions under photoredox catalysis. Linear peptide precursors equipped with a C-terminal N-(acyloxy)phthalimide ester can cyclize with the α C-H bond of N-terminal glycine or aryl C-H bond of N-heteroarene capping units in high yield and selectivity under mild conditions. The strategy uses the C-H cyclization step to incorporate lysine, homolysine, and various heteroarene-derived amino acid linchpins into peptide macrocycles, enabling convergent and flexible synthesis of complex peptide macrocycles from simple building blocks.
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- Xiafei Hu
- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Sun B, Huang P, Yan Z, Shi X, Tang X, Yang J, Jin C. Self-Catalyzed Phototandem Perfluoroalkylation/Cyclization of Unactivated Alkenes: Synthesis of Perfluoroalkyl-Substituted Quinazolinones. Org Lett 2021; 23:1026-1031. [PMID: 33464096 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c04225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A novel visible-light-induced radical tandem trifluoromethylation/cyclization of unactivated alkenes with sodium perfluoroalkanesulfinates (Rf = CF3, C3F7, C4F9, C6F13, C8F17) under air atmosphere has been developed. A range of quinazolinones containing unactivated alkene moiety and sodium perfluoroalkanesulfinates were compatible with this transformation, leading to a variety of perfluoroalkyl-substituted quinazoline alkaloids. Remarkably, the experiment can be carried out without any metal catalyst, strong oxidant, or external photosensitizer.
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- Bin Sun
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China.,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P.R. China
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Chowdhury A, Chatterjee S, Pongen A, Sarania D, Tripathi NM, Bandyopadhyay A. nSite-Selective, Chemical Modification of Protein at Aromatic Side Chain and Their Emergent Applications. Protein Pept Lett 2021; 28:788-808. [PMID: 33511938 DOI: 10.2174/0929866528666210129152535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Site-selective chemical modification of protein side chain has probed enormous opportunities in the fundamental understanding of cellular biology and therapeutic applications. Primarily, in the field of biopharmaceutical where formulation of bioconjugates is found to be potential medicine than an individual constituent. In this regard, Lysine and Cysteine are the most widely used endogenous amino acid for these purposes. Recently, the aromatic side chain residues (Trp, Tyr, and His) that are low abundant in protein have gained more attention in therapeutic applications due to their advantages of chemical reactivity and specificity. This review discusses the site-selective bioconjugation methods for aromatic side chains (Trp, Tyr and His) and highlights the developed strategies in the last three years, along with their applications. Also, the review highlights the prevalent methods published earlier. We have examined that metal-catalyzed and photocatalytic reactions are gaining more attention for bioconjugation, though their practical operation is under development. The review has been summarized with the future perspective of protein and peptide conjugations contemplating therapeutic applications and challenges.
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- Arnab Chowdhury
- Biomimetic Peptide Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Birla Farms, Punjab-781039. India
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- Biomimetic Peptide Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Birla Farms, Punjab-781039. India
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- Biomimetic Peptide Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Birla Farms, Punjab-781039. India
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- Biomimetic Peptide Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Birla Farms, Punjab-781039. India
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- Biomimetic Peptide Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Birla Farms, Punjab-781039. India
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- Biomimetic Peptide Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Birla Farms, Punjab-781039. India
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Imiołek M, Isenegger PG, Ng WL, Khan A, Gouverneur V, Davis BG. Residue-Selective Protein C-Formylation via Sequential Difluoroalkylation-Hydrolysis. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2021; 7:145-155. [PMID: 33532577 PMCID: PMC7845020 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.0c01193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The carbonyl group is now a widely useful, nonproteinogenic functional group in chemical biology, yet methods for its generation in proteins have relied upon either cotranslational incorporation of unnatural amino acids bearing carbonyls or oxidative conversion (chemical or enzymatic) of existing natural amino acids. If available, alternative strategies for directly adding the C=O group through C-C bond-forming C-carbonylation, particularly at currently inaccessible amino acid sites, would provide a powerful method for adding valuable reactivity and expanding possible function in proteins. Here, following a survey of methods for HCF2· generation, we show that reductive photoredox catalysis enables mild radical-mediated difluoromethylation-hydrolysis of native protein residues as an effective method for carbonylation. Inherent selectivity of HCF2· allowed preferential modification of Trp residues. The resulting C-2-difluoromethylated Trp undergoes Reimer-Tiemann-type dehalogenation providing highly effective spontaneous hydrolytic collapse in proteins to carbonylated HC(O)-Trp (C-formyl-Trp = CfW) residues. This new, unnatural protein residue CfW not only was found to be effective in bioconjugation, ligation, and labeling reactions but also displayed strong "red-shifting" of its absorption and fluorescent emission maxima, allowing direct use of Trp sites as UV-visualized fluorophores in proteins and even cells. In this way, this method for the effective generation of masked formyl-radical "HC(O)·" equivalents enables first examples of C-C bond-forming carbonylation in proteins, thereby expanding the chemical reactivity and spectroscopic function that may be selectively and post-translationally "edited" into biology.
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- Mateusz Imiołek
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- The
Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxfordshire OX11 0FA, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- The
Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxfordshire OX11 0FA, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Bao G, Wang P, Li G, Yu C, Li Y, Liu Y, He Z, Zhao T, Rao J, Xie J, Hong L, Sun W, Wang R. 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition between Dehydroalanines and C,N-Cyclic Azomethine Imines: Application to Late-Stage Peptide Modification. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:5331-5338. [PMID: 33179384 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202012523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A non-catalytic, mild, and easy-to-handle protecting group switched 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition (1,3-DC) between bi- or mono-N-protected Dha and C,N-cyclic azomethine imines, which afford various quaternary amino acids with diverse scaffolds, is disclosed. Specifically, normal-electron-demand 1,3-DC reaction occurs between bi-N-protected Dha and C,N-cyclic azomethine imines, while inverse-electron-demand 1,3-DC reaction occurs between mono-N-protected Dha and C,N-cyclic azomethine imines. Above all, the reactions can be carried out between peptides with Dha residues at the position of interest and C,N-cyclic azomethine imines, both in homogeneous phase and on resins in SPPS. It provides a new toolkit for late-stage peptide modification, labeling, and peptide-drug conjugation. To shed light on the high regioselectivity of the reaction, DFT calculations were carried out, which were qualitatively consistent with the experimental observations.
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- Guangjun Bao
- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, School of Basic Medical Sciences & Research Unit of Peptide Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU066, Lanzhou University, 199 West Donggang Rd, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, P. R. China
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Laroche B, Tang X, Archer G, Di Sanza R, Melchiorre P. Photochemical Chemoselective Alkylation of Tryptophan-Containing Peptides. Org Lett 2021; 23:285-289. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c03735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Benjamin Laroche
- ICIQ − Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Avinguda Països Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- ICIQ − Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Avinguda Països Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- ICIQ − Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Avinguda Països Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- ICIQ − Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Avinguda Països Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- ICIQ − Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Avinguda Països Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- ICREA, Passeig Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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Miller MA, Sletten EM. Perfluorocarbons in Chemical Biology. Chembiochem 2020; 21:3451-3462. [PMID: 32628804 PMCID: PMC7736518 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202000297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Perfluorocarbons, saturated carbon chains in which all the hydrogen atoms are replaced with fluorine, form a separate phase from both organic and aqueous solutions. Though perfluorinated compounds are not found in living systems, they can be used to modify biomolecules to confer orthogonal behavior within natural systems, such as improved stability, engineered assembly, and cell-permeability. Perfluorinated groups also provide handles for purification, mass spectrometry, and 19 F NMR studies in complex environments. Herein, we describe how the unique properties of perfluorocarbons have been employed to understand and manipulate biological systems.
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- Margeaux A Miller
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, 607 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, 607 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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He PY, Chen H, Hu HG, Hu JJ, Lim YJ, Li YM. Late-stage peptide and protein modifications through phospha-Michael addition reaction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:12632-12635. [PMID: 32960198 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc04969g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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We developed a late-stage modification strategy by a phospha-Michael addition reaction between various functional phosphines and unprotected dehydroalanine (Dha) peptides and proteins under mild conditions. This strategy was applied to generate a staple peptide to enhance its cell membrane penetrability, and it was also able to regulate α-synuclein aggregation properties and morphological characteristics with the addition of different charges.
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- Pei-Yang He
- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China.
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Pang Y, Lee JW, Kubota K, Ito H. Solid‐State Radical C−H Trifluoromethylation Reactions Using Ball Milling and Piezoelectric Materials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202009844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Yadong Pang
- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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- Division of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
- Division of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
- Division of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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Pang Y, Lee JW, Kubota K, Ito H. Solid‐State Radical C−H Trifluoromethylation Reactions Using Ball Milling and Piezoelectric Materials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:22570-22576. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yadong Pang
- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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- Division of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
- Division of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
- Division of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Hokkaido University Sapporo Hokkaido 060-8628 Japan
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Rahimidashaghoul K, Klimánková I, Hubálek M, Matoušek V, Filgas J, Slavíček P, Slanina T, Beier P. Visible‐Light‐Driven Fluoroalkylation of Tryptophan Residues in Peptides. CHEMPHOTOCHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cptc.202000214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Kheironnesae Rahimidashaghoul
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences Flemingovo náměstí 2 166 10 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science Charles University Hlavova 2030/8 128 43 Prague Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences Flemingovo náměstí 2 166 10 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences Flemingovo náměstí 2 166 10 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- CF Plus Chemicals s.r.o., Karásek 1767/1 621 00 Brno Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences Flemingovo náměstí 2 166 10 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- University of Chemistry and Technology Technická 5 160 00 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology Technická 5 160 00 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences Flemingovo náměstí 2 166 10 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences Flemingovo náměstí 2 166 10 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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Hu JJ, He PY, Li YM. Chemical modifications of tryptophan residues in peptides and proteins. J Pept Sci 2020; 27:e3286. [PMID: 32945039 DOI: 10.1002/psc.3286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Chemical protein modifications facilitate the investigation of natural posttranslational protein modifications and allow the design of proteins with new functions. Proteins can be modified at a late stage on amino acid side chains by chemical methods. The indole moiety of tryptophan residues is an emerging target of such chemical modification strategies because of its unique reactivity and low abundance. This review provides an overview of the recently developed methods of tryptophan modification at the peptide and protein levels.
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- Jin-Jian Hu
- Key Lab of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Lab of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Lab of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.,Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, 100069, China
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Josephson B, Fehl C, Isenegger PG, Nadal S, Wright TH, Poh AWJ, Bower BJ, Giltrap AM, Chen L, Batchelor-McAuley C, Roper G, Arisa O, Sap JBI, Kawamura A, Baldwin AJ, Mohammed S, Compton RG, Gouverneur V, Davis BG. Light-driven post-translational installation of reactive protein side chains. Nature 2020; 585:530-537. [PMID: 32968259 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-2733-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Post-translational modifications (PTMs) greatly expand the structures and functions of proteins in nature1,2. Although synthetic protein functionalization strategies allow mimicry of PTMs3,4, as well as formation of unnatural protein variants with diverse potential functions, including drug carrying5, tracking, imaging6 and partner crosslinking7, the range of functional groups that can be introduced remains limited. Here we describe the visible-light-driven installation of side chains at dehydroalanine residues in proteins through the formation of carbon-centred radicals that allow C-C bond formation in water. Control of the reaction redox allows site-selective modification with good conversions and reduced protein damage. In situ generation of boronic acid catechol ester derivatives generates RH2C• radicals that form the native (β-CH2-γ-CH2) linkage of natural residues and PTMs, whereas in situ potentiation of pyridylsulfonyl derivatives by Fe(II) generates RF2C• radicals that form equivalent β-CH2-γ-CF2 linkages bearing difluoromethylene labels. These reactions are chemically tolerant and incorporate a wide range of functionalities (more than 50 unique residues/side chains) into diverse protein scaffolds and sites. Initiation can be applied chemoselectively in the presence of sensitive groups in the radical precursors, enabling installation of previously incompatible side chains. The resulting protein function and reactivity are used to install radical precursors for homolytic on-protein radical generation; to study enzyme function with natural, unnatural and CF2-labelled post-translationally modified protein substrates via simultaneous sensing of both chemo- and stereoselectivity; and to create generalized 'alkylator proteins' with a spectrum of heterolytic covalent-bond-forming activity (that is, reacting diversely with small molecules at one extreme or selectively with protein targets through good mimicry at the other). Post-translational access to such reactions and chemical groups on proteins could be useful in both revealing and creating protein function.
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- Brian Josephson
- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Department of Molecular Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- The Rosalind Franklin Institute, Harwell, UK
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- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- The Rosalind Franklin Institute, Harwell, UK
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- The Rosalind Franklin Institute, Harwell, UK.
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