Abstract
The solid phase synthesis of the inhibitor of hematopoietic stem cell proliferation, Ac–Ser–Asp–Lys–Pro–OH, and its derivative Ac–Ala–Asp–Lys–Pro–OH is described. 1H and 13C NMR investigations demonstrate that both peptides show no prefered conformation in water solution. Both peptides exist in a Pro-cis-trans equilibrium ratio of 9 (trans): 1 (cis). Thymosin β4 is believed to be the precursor molecule of the tetrapeptide Ac–SDKP. The attachement of the random coil tetrapeptide to a rigid helical fragment could facilitate its in vivo enzymatic cleavage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1324-1332 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section B Journal of Chemical Sciences |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- C NMR
- H NMR
- Inhibitor Stem Cell Proliferation
- Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis