Comparison of the lipase-catalyzed cleavage of polar esters derived from ethylene glycol proved 2-methoxyethyl (ME) esters most favorable protecting groups for the carboxylic function of peptides and glycopeptides. They combine high substrate acceptance and high yields of hydrolysis with favorable physiochemical properties and advantageous solubility. The application of this polar ester as protecting group was extended to N-glycosylated amino acids and N-glycopeptides. The selective removal of ME esters by lipases was achieved under mild conditions (pH 7.0 and 37°C), leaving all other linkages including peptide bonds and other ester protecting groups unaffected.
乙二醇衍生的极性
酯在
脂肪酶催化下的
水解比较表明,
2-甲氧乙基(ME)
酯是肽和糖肽的羧基功能基团最有利的保护基。它们结合了高底物接受性和高
水解产率,同时具有良好的物理
化学特性和优越的溶解性。该极性
酯作为保护基的应用扩展到N-糖基化
氨基酸和N-糖肽。在温和条件下(pH 7.0和37°C),有效地选择性去除ME
酯,而不影响其他连接,包括肽键和其他
酯保护基。