Avoidance of Epimerization in the Synthesis of Peptide Thioesters Using Fmoc Protection

Abstract

An efficient procedure for the conversion of protected peptides into thioesters has been developed which dramatically ­reduces the occurrence of C-terminal epimerization.

Key words

peptide - thioester - stereoselective synthesis - solvent ­effects - proteins

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