1H-Benzotriazolium 1-[bis(dimethyl-amino)methylene]-5-chloro-hexafluorophosphate (1-),3-oxide (HCTU) is a nontoxic, nonirritating and noncorrosive coupling reagent. Seven biologically active peptides (GHRP-6, (65-74)ACP, oxytocin, G-LHRH, C-peptide, hAmylin(1-37), and beta-amyloid(1-42)) were synthesized with reaction times reduced to deprotection times of 3 min or less and coupling times of 5 ...

The use of selenomethionine (MSe)-p-cyanophenylalanine (FCN) pairs to probe protein structure is demonstrated. MSe quenches FCN fluorescence via electron transfer. Both residues can be incorporated recombinantly or by peptide synthesis. Time-resolved and steady-state fluorescence measurements demonstrate that MSe-FCN pairs provide specific local probes of helical structure.

To date, DMF has been considered as the only solvent suitable for peptide synthesis. Here we demonstrate the capacity of THF and ACN, which are friendlier solvents than DMF, to yield the product in higher purity than DMF. Using various peptide models, both THF and ACN reduced racemization in solution-phase and solid-phase synthesis when compared with DMF. Moreover, the use of ACN and THF in the...

This paper is the first in a series presenting a sample of 30 late-type dwarf galaxies, observed with the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT) in the 21-cm line of neutral atomic hydrogen (HI). The sample itself, the HI content of and the HI distribution in the sample galaxies are briefly discussed. Four sample galaxies were also detected in the continuum.

We have previously developed water-based microwave (MW)-assisted peptide synthesis using Fmoc-amino acid nanopaticles. It is an organic solvent-free, environmentally friendly method for peptide synthesis. Here we describe water-based MW-assisted solid-phase synthesis using Boc-amino acid nanoparticles. The microwave irradiation allowed rapid solid-phase reaction of nanoparticle reactants on the...

Triangular Au nanoplates (TrAuNPls) possessing strong plasmonic properties can be used as photothermal agents in cancer therapy. However, the controlled preparation of such morphologies typically requires harsh synthetic conditions. Biomolecules offer an alternative route to developing biocompatible protocols. In particular, peptides a novel for inorganic synthesis under ambient Herein, using p...