Abstract
We describe an unprecedented reaction between peptide selenoesters and peptide dimers bearing N-terminal selenocystine that proceeds in aqueous buffer to afford native amide bonds without the use of additives. The selenocystine-selenoester ligations are complete in minutes, even at sterically hindered junctions, and can be used in concert with one-pot deselenization chemistry. Various pathways for the transformation are proposed and probed through a combination of experimental and computational studies. Our new reaction manifold is also showcased in the total synthesis of two proteins.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 14011-14014 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
| Volume | 137 |
| Issue number | 44 |
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| Publication status | Published - 11 Nov 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |