Synlett 2019; 30(11): 1289-1302
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612417
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Peptide Modifications: Versatile Tools in Peptide and Natural Product Syntheses

Phil Servatius
,
Lukas Junk
,
Department of Organic Chemistry, Saarland University, D-66123 Saarbrücken, Germany   Email: u.kazmaier@mx.uni-saarland.de
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Publication History

Received: 14 January 2019

Accepted after revision: 07 February 2019

Publication Date:
02 April 2019 (online)


Abstract

Peptide modifications via C–C bond formation have emerged as valuable tools for the preparation and alteration of non-proteinogenic amino acids and the corresponding peptides. Modification of glycine subunits in peptides allows for the incorporation of unusual side chains, often in a highly stereoselective manner, orchestrated by the chiral peptide backbone. Moreover, modifications of peptides are not limited to the peptidic backbone. Many side-chain modifications, not only by variation of existing functional groups, but also by C–H functionalization, have been developed over the past decade. This account highlights the synthetic contributions made by our group and others to the field of peptide modifications and their application in natural product syntheses.

1 Introduction

2 Peptide Backbone Modifications via Peptide Enolates

2.1 Chelate Enolate Claisen Rearrangements

2.2 Allylic Alkylations

2.3 Miscellaneous Modifications

3 Side-Chain Modifications

3.1 C–H Activation

3.1.1 Functionalization via Csp3–H Bond Activation

3.2.2 Functionalization via Csp2–H Bond Activation

3.2 On Peptide Tryptophan Syntheses

4 Conclusion

 
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