NMR and molecular dynamics studies of tachykinins: conformation of the C-terminal pentapeptide of substance P(SP7-11).
Indian J Biochem Biophys
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1997 Oct; 34(5): 435-48
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ABSTRACT
Substance P belongs to the tachykinin family of neuropeptides which exhibit diverse pharmacological activity. The conformation of Phe1-Phe2-Gly3-Leu4-Met5-NH2 the C-terminal pentapeptide of substance P (SP7-11) has been studied by NMR and molecular dynamics (MD) methods. NMR studies were carried out both in DMSO-d6 and 95% H2O. Based on the observed chemical shifts, 3JNH alpha coupling constants, temperature coefficients of chemical shifts of NH resonances and the pattern of inter- and intraresidue NOE's, a predominantly extended backbone conformation has been deduced for the peptide in both DMSO and H2O. MD calculations carried out in vacuo indicate that the global minimum energy conformation of the molecule is folded with an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the protonated N-terminal and the C-terminal CONH2 group. The simulation shows that beta-turns are energetically unfavourable, while alpha-helices are seen to be unstable for the peptide. gamma-Bends at either Gly3 or Leu4 are the most preferred ones. Simulations carried out in DMSO as well as in water show a preference for a nearly extended conformation.
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Fragmentos de Péptidos
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Conformación Proteica
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Espectroscopía de Resonancia Magnética
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Taquicininas
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Modelos Moleculares
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Sustancia P
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Indian J Biochem Biophys
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1997
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