Abstract
In this article we introduce the use of a thiaproline-modified lysine side-chain [Lys(Thz)], as an unlockable handle that enables late-stage, site-selective modification of chemically synthesized proteins. The Lys(Thz) residue was incorporated into the murine chemokine RANTES to demonstrate its compatibility with Boc/Bzl solid phase peptide synthesis, native chemical ligation, and disulfide bond formation. After oxidative folding of the protein, the thiol was liberated under mild reaction conditions [0.2M hydroxylamine (NH2OH) or O-methylhydroxylamine (MeONH2), pH 4] and was subsequently reacted with thiol-selective tags. This side chain protection strategy enables the use of readily available thiol-reactive probes for the modification of internally disulfide bonded proteins.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 465-474 |
Journal | Biopolymers |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- synthesized proteins
- chemokine
- peptide synthesis