- Oligonucleotide promoted peptide bond formation using a tRNA mimicking approach
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TransferRNA's role in protein translation is the prime example of an Informational Leaving Group (ILG). A simplified model produced oligophenylalanine with a modified uracil as an ILG in the presence of specific oligonucleotides. Our preliminary studies contribute to the importance of hybrid species in bridging the gap between peptides and nucleic acids.
- Mattelaer,Mattelaer,Papastavrou,Dehaen,Herdewijn
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- 2,4-Diamino-5-benzylpyrimidines and analogues as antibacterial agents. 6. A one-step synthesis of new trimethoprim derivatives and activity analysis by molecular modeling
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A new route to 2,4-diamino-5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)pyrimidines has been developed that involves the condensation of 2,4-diamino-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrimidine with phenols in acidic medium. The use of phenol and its 2,6-dialkyl derivatives produces 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)pyrimidines exclusively. However, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol produces a mixture of 5-(3-hydroxy-2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)- and 5-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidines. The phenolic condensation has been used to prepare a series of alkyl-substituted 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)- and 5-(4-alkoxybenzyl)pyrimidines. The use of 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene in place of a phenol produces 2,4-diamino-5-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine, a trimethoprim isomer with low antibacterial activity. The use of molecular models of several of the new orthosubstituted derivatives in the active site of dihydrofolate reductase has provided a rational explanation for their activities relative to trimethoprim.
- Stuart,Paterson,Roth,Aig
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p. 667 - 673
(2007/10/02)
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