Synthesis 2005(6): 888-892  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-861854
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Synthesis of a Cyclen-Functionalized α-Amino Acid and its Incorporation into Peptide Sequence

Shan-Yong Chena, Yu Huanga, Guo-Lin Zhangb, Hua Chenga, Chuan-Qin Xiaa, Li-Jian Maa, Hong Yua, Xiao-Qi Yu*a
a Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
b Chengdu Institute of Biology, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Received 27 September 2004
Publikationsdatum:
10. März 2005 (online)

Abstract

A cyclen-functionlized α-amino acid was obtained through embedding cyclen into the side chain of homoserine. The α-amino acid can be conveniently incorporated into peptide sequence to form new ligands, which have strong coordination ability for transition metal ions.