@-tides as reporters for molecular associations |
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Authors: | Phillips Scott T Blasdel Landy K Bartlett Paul A |
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Institution: | Center for New Directions in Organic Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-1460, USA. |
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Abstract: | The 1,6-dihydro-3(2H)-pyridinone unit is an amino acid surrogate that favors the extended beta-strand conformation when incorporated in an oligopeptide ("@-tide") strand. We now report that the circular dichroism (CD) signature of the vinylogous amide in the @-unit is sensitive to conformation in organic and aqueous solvents and, therefore, is useful as a quantitative measure of @-tide association and folding processes that involve this moiety. Moreover, this method can be employed in the micromolar concentration range, which is not readily accessible using other techniques. Measurements of @-tide dimerization and beta-hairpin folding equilibria not only demonstrate the utility and generality of this approach but also provide a way to quantify amino acid side chain-side chain interactions relevant to beta-sheet stability. |
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