Design, synthesis and antimicrobial properties of non-hemolytic cationic α-cyclopeptoids

The synthesis and screening of neutral and cationic, linear and cyclic peptoids (N-alkylglycine peptidomimetics) is described. Structure–activity relationship studies show that the in vitro activities of the tested peptoids depend on both cyclization and decoration with cationic groups. The most powerful N-lysine cyclopeptoid derivatives showed good antifungal activity against Candida albicans (ATCC90029 and L21) and Candida famata (SA550, Amph B-resistant) and low hemolytic activity. The effects of the cyclic peptoids on membrane permeabilization were evaluated by the propidium iodide exclusion assay.

Synthesis and antimicrobial activities of linear and cyclic homo- and hetero-oligomeric α-peptoids were disclosed.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide