Exploring the N-terminus region: Synthesis, bioactivity and 3D-QSAR of allatostatin analogs as novel insect growth regulators

Two series of peptidomimetic analogs with different substituents on the N-terminus region were designed and synthesized to explore the relationship between the structure and the inhibition activity in vitro. In addition, 3D-QSAR study was performed to highlight the structural requirements of AST analogs.