This invention relates to a collagen polypeptide comprising a tripeptide motif having the formula (ProYaaGly)
n
, where Yaa is an O-methylated amino acid residue and “n” is the number of motif repeats. Preferred O-methylated amino acid residues at the Yaa position include (2S,4R)-4-methoxyproline. Other suitable amino acid residues at that position include O-mono or O-di-halogenated methylproline. Also, disclosed is a method of making a synthetic or a semi-synthetic collagen polypeptide molecule having increased stability relative to natural collagen. The strengthened collagen molecules are suitable for use in biomaterials for the medical field or in leather-related products prepared by the tanning industry.
本发明涉及一种
胶原蛋白多肽,其包含具有公式(ProYaaGly)n的三肽基序,其中Yaa是O-甲基化的
氨基酸残基,“n”是基序重复的次数。在Yaa位置的首选O-甲基化
氨基酸残基包括(2S,4R)-4-甲氧基脯
氨酸。该位置上的其他适当
氨基酸残基包括O-单或O-双卤代甲基脯
氨酸。此外,还揭示了一种制备具有相对于天然
胶原蛋白增强稳定性的合成或半合成
胶原蛋白分子的方法。强化的胶原分子适用于医学领域的
生物材料或由制革工业制备的皮革相关产品。