Serine-cis-proline and serine-trans-proline isosteres: stereoselective synthesis of (Z)- and (E)-alkene mimics by Still-Wittig and Ireland-Claisen rearrangements

J Org Chem. 2003 Mar 21;68(6):2343-9. doi: 10.1021/jo026663b.

Abstract

Two new amide isosteres of Ser-cis-Pro and Ser-trans-Pro dipeptides were designed and stereoselectively synthesized to be incorporated into potential inhibitors of the phosphorylation-dependent peptidylprolyl isomerase Pin1, an essential regulator of the cell cycle. The cis mimic, the (Z)-alkene isomer, was formed through the use of a Still-Wittig [2,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement, while the trans mimic, the (E)-alkene, was synthesized through the use of an Ireland-Claisen [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement. Starting from N-Boc-Ser(OBn)-N(OMe)Me, both mimics were synthesized in Boc-protected form suitable for peptide synthesis with an overall yield of 20% in 10 steps for the cis mimic and 13% in eight steps for the trans mimic.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry, Organic / methods
  • Dipeptides / analysis
  • Dipeptides / chemical synthesis*
  • Molecular Mimicry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Proline / chemistry*
  • Serine / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Dipeptides
  • seryl-proline
  • Serine
  • Proline