Abstract
A focused multiply N-methylated library of a cyclic hexapeptidic somatostatin analogue: MK678 cyclo(-MeAYwKVF-) was generated, which resulted in the unexpected observation of an efficacious tetra-N-methylated analogue, cyclo(-MeAYMewMeKVMeF-) with a potent inhibitory action on sensory neuropeptide release in vitro and on acute neurogenic inflammatory response in vivo. The analogue shows selectivity toward somatostatin receptor subtype 2 (sst 2). Extensive 2D NMR spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulation revealed the solution conformation of the analogue, which can be adopted as a lead for the further structure-activity relationship studies targeting neurogenic inflammation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 509-514 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 14 Jul 2011 |
Keywords
- N-methylated peptide
- Somatostatin
- cyclic peptide
- multiple N-methylation
- neurogenic inflammation
- sst