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The synthesis, bioactivity and enzyme stability of D-Ala2, EPhe4, Leu5-enkephalins.

Authors :
Kimura H
Stammer CH
Shimohigashi Y
Ren-Lin C
Stewart J
Source :
Biochemical and biophysical research communications [Biochem Biophys Res Commun] 1983 Aug 30; Vol. 115 (1), pp. 112-5.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

We have synthesized the first enkephalin analog containing a "cyclopropyl" phenylalanine (Phe) residue. The E-configuration of this residue is apparently responsible for its low activity in the MVD and GPI muscle assays. The enkephalin is very stable to cleavage by carboxypeptidase Y.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0006-291X
Volume :
115
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6615520
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-291x(83)90976-2