Abstract
Two pseudopeptide analogues [Bz-(RS)PheV(COCH2)Gly9]SP8-11(I) and [pGlu6,(RS)Phe8ψ(COCH2)Gly9]SP6-11(II) of the substance P related C-terminal hexapeptide [pGlu6]SP6-11were prepared as follows. The pseudodipeptidic unit H(RS)Pheψ(COCH2)GlyOH was synthesized by using a modified Dakin-West reaction between Bz-Phe-OH and monomethyl succinoyl chloride. The Nα-protected pseudopeptidic unit was then incorporated into the appropriate peptide by using various coupling methods. The two pseudopeptide analogues were purified, characterized, and tested for their biological activity and inhibitory effect on SP degrading enzymes. Analogue II was a full agonist contracting the isolated guinea pig ileum with a potency of 70% compared to the parent hexapeptide [pGlu6]Sp6-11. It was also a potent inhibitor of SP degrading activity in rat diencephalon membranes with a Kiof 20 μM whereas analogue I was a weak inhibitor.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-299 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |