Beta-peptide
β-peptides are peptides derived from β-amino acids. The parent β-amino acids is H2NCH2CH2CO2H but most examples feature substituents in place of one or more C-H bonds. The only common naturally occurring β amino acid is β-alanine. β-peptides in general do not appear in nature. β-peptide-based antibiotics are being explored as ways of evading antibiotic resistance.[1] and that of Samuel Gellman.[2]
Synthesis
Two main types of β-peptides exist: those with the organic residue (R) next to the amine are called β3-peptides and those with position next to the carbonyl group are called β2-peptides.[3]
β-Amino acids have been prepared by many routes.[4][5] notably those based on the Arndt-Eistert synthesis.
Secondary structure
Because their backbones are longer than those of normal peptides, β-peptides form disparate secondary structures. The alkyl substituents at both the α and β positions in a β amino acid favor a gauche conformation about the bond between the α-carbon and β-carbon. This also affects the thermodynamic stability of the structure.
Many types of helix structures consisting of β-peptides have been reported. These conformation types are distinguished by the number of atoms in the hydrogen-bonded ring that is formed in solution; 8-helix, 10-helix, 12-helix, 14-helix, and 10/12-helix have been reported. Generally speaking, β-peptides form a more stable helix than α-peptides.[6]
Clinical potential
β-peptides are stable against proteolytic degradation in vitro and in vivo, an potential advantage over natural peptides.[7] β-Peptides have been used to mimic natural peptide-based antibiotics such as magainins, which are highly potent but difficult to use as drugs because they are degraded by proteolytic enzymes.[8]
List
8 beta forms exist: alanine, leucine, lysine, arginine, glutamate, glutamine, phenylalanine, tyrosine forms.[9] Aspartic acid is regarded as both beta and alpha forms, although the beta form is found in microcystins.[9]
See also
References
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- ^ a b Enantioselective Synthesis of Beta-Amino Acids Sec 2.2, Eusebio Juaristi, Vadim A. Soloshonok