Total synthesis of feglymycin based on a linear/convergent hybrid approach using micro-flow amide bond formation

Nat Commun. 2016 Nov 28:7:13491. doi: 10.1038/ncomms13491.

Abstract

Feglymycin is a naturally occurring, anti-HIV and antimicrobial 13-mer peptide that includes highly racemizable 3,5-dihydroxyphenylglycines (Dpgs). Here we describe the total synthesis of feglymycin based on a linear/convergent hybrid approach. Our originally developed micro-flow amide bond formation enabled highly racemizable peptide chain elongation based on a linear approach that was previously considered impossible. Our developed approach will enable the practical preparation of biologically active oligopeptides that contain highly racemizable amino acids, which are attractive drug candidates.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amides / chemistry*
  • Glycine / chemistry
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry
  • Peptides
  • Proteins / chemical synthesis*
  • Proteins / chemistry
  • Rheology*

Substances

  • Amides
  • Oligopeptides
  • Peptides
  • Proteins
  • feglymycin
  • Glycine