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- The study focuses on how specific peptide structures, particularly those favoring β-turns, influence the efficiency of aldol reactions using primary amine tetrapeptides as catalysts.
- Researchers modified certain amino acids in a lead tetrapeptide sequence to see how they impacted the β-turn structure and then assessed their correlation with the reaction's speed and selectivity.
- Results indicated a general link between the β-turn structure and reaction rates, but changes in the peptide had little effect on the stereoselectivity, providing insights for designing better catalysts in the future.
Article Abstract
Peptide catalysts for a wide diversity of reaction types contain a common motif-residues that bias the sequence toward β-turn secondary structure. In this work, we explore what role that secondary structure plays in the catalysis of aldol reactions for primary amine tetrapeptide aldol catalysts. Using a lead tetrapeptide β-turn catalytic sequence, we varied the + 1 and + 2 residues to amino acids that would affect the β-turn propensity. We then studied the correlation between secondary structure, aldol rate enhancement, and stereoselectivity of the reaction between hydroxyacetone and 4-nitrobenzaldehyde. Using the + 3 amide chemical shift as a measure of β-turn character, we found a rough correlation between the peptide structure and reaction kinetics but minimal effect on stereoselectivity. These trends may help aid the design of future catalytic sequences.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9753199 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c05921 | DOI Listing |
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