Stabilization of Folded Peptide and Protein Structures via Distance Matching with a Long, Rigid Cross-Linker
摘要:
Intramolecular cross-linking is predicted to stabilize the folded state of peptides and proteins most effectively if the cross-linker provides a rigid link that is well-matched in end-to-end distance with attachment sites in the peptide or protein. We describe a thiol-reactive sulfonated alkyne-based cross-linker that is demonstrably more effective than more flexible counterparts. Exceptional stabilization of helical structure in short peptides is obtained.
Stabilization of Folded Peptide and Protein Structures via Distance Matching with a Long, Rigid Cross-Linker
摘要:
Intramolecular cross-linking is predicted to stabilize the folded state of peptides and proteins most effectively if the cross-linker provides a rigid link that is well-matched in end-to-end distance with attachment sites in the peptide or protein. We describe a thiol-reactive sulfonated alkyne-based cross-linker that is demonstrably more effective than more flexible counterparts. Exceptional stabilization of helical structure in short peptides is obtained.