Formula C15H15NO2 Appearance Solid | Molar mass 241.11 g/mol | |
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Martini simulation of diphenylalanine self assembly
Diphenylalanine is an unnatural amino acid. It is similar to the two amino acids alanine and phenylalanine. It has been used for the synthesis of pseudopeptide analogues which are capable of inhibiting certain enzymes.
Contents
- Martini simulation of diphenylalanine self assembly
- Conformational transition of diphenylalanine
- References
A possible synthesis starts from 3,3-diphenyl-propionic acid which is stereoselective aminated to the diphenylalanine.
Conformational transition of diphenylalanine
References
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