Thiol-ene Enabled Chemical Synthesis of Truncated -Lipidated Teixobactin Analogs.

Herein is described the introduction of lipid moieties onto a simplified teixobactin pharmacophore using a modified Cysteine Lipidation on a Peptide or Amino acid (CLipPA) technique, whereby cysteine was substituted for 3-mercaptopropionic acid (3-MPA). A truncated teixobactin analog was prepared with the requisite thiol handle, thus enabling an array of vinyl esters to be conveniently conjugated onto the simplified teixobactin pharmacophore to yield -lipidated cyclic lipopeptides.

Direct synthesis of cyclic lipopeptides using intramolecular native chemical ligation and thiol-ene CLipPA chemistry.

Naturally occurring cyclic lipopeptides exhibit a diverse range of biological activities and possess several favourable properties. Chemically synthesising and modifying these natural compounds can alter their biological and physical properties. Cyclic lipopeptides are often difficult to synthesise, especially when the lipid moiety is directly attached to the cyclic scaffold.