摘要 |
Conformational constraints in diagnostic and therapeutic agents in peptides have been introduced by utilization of disulfide bonds and amide cyclizations. These constraints are responsible for altering the stability and specificity of these receptor-targeted agents. Conformationally constrained peptides containing secondary and primary amines, ethers, thioethers, amidines, esters and other functionalities have been synthesized. Methods are disclosed which incorporate multiple features of the above functionalities in the macrocyclic ring of the peptides. |