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Cyclic Peptides that Govern Signal Transduction Pathways: From Prokaryotes to Multi-Cellular Organisms

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Cyclic peptide scaffolds are key components of signal transduction pathways in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms since they act as chemical messengers that activate or inhibit specific cognate receptors. In prokaryotic organisms these peptides are utilized in non-essential pathways, such as quorum sensing, that are responsible for virulence and pathogenicity. In the more evolved eukaryotic systems, cyclic peptide hormones play a key role in the regulation of the overall function of multicellular organisms, mainly through the endocrine system. This review will highlight several prokaryote and eukaryote systems that use cyclic peptides as their primary signals and the potential associated with utilizing these scaffolds for the discovery of novel therapeutics for a wide range of diseases and illnesses.

Source: Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry

DOI: 10.2174/1568026618666180518090705

Authors: Ryan W. Mull, Anthony Harrington, Lucia A. Sanchez, Yftah Tal-Gan

Institution: University of Nevada, Reno

Language: English

Topic: Chemical Synthesis and Analysis

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of General Medical Sciences