Inhibition of prolyl oligopeptidase with a synthetic unnatural dipeptide

A new inhibitor, containing a linked proline-piperidine structure, for the enzyme prolyl oligopeptidase (POP) has been synthesised and demonstrated to bind covalently with the enzyme at the active site. This provides evidence that covalent inhibitors of POP do not have to be limited to structures containing five-membered N-containing heterocyclic rings.

The synthesis of a new inhibitor of prolyl oligopeptidase, containing a piperidine ring, together with an X-ray structure of its complex with the enzyme, is described. This provides evidence that covalent inhibitors of POP do not have to be limited to structures containing five-membered N-containing heterocyclic rings.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide