The development of a serine protease model using a self-selection protocol is described. The developed system mimics the regeneration step of an enzyme involved in covalent enzyme catalysis. A transition-state analogue of a transesterification reaction is used to self-select functional groups able to accelerate ester cleavage. It is shown that the insertion of a tertiary amine substituent flanking the reaction center reinforces transition-state stabilization by directing the reactive center towards the self-selected functionality. In addition, the tertiary amine activates a bland (solvent) nucleophile for attack on an ester bond similar to what occurs in a serine protease. A quantitative correspondence is observed between the amplification factors and catalytic activity, illustrating the potential of the dynamic covalent capture strategy to precisely detect and quantify weak noncovalent interactions.

Development of an Enzyme Mimic Using Self-Selection

GASPARINI, GIULIO;DAL MOLIN, MARTA;GALZERANO, PATRIZIA;SCRIMIN, PAOLO MARIA;PRINS, LEONARD JAN
2013

Abstract

The development of a serine protease model using a self-selection protocol is described. The developed system mimics the regeneration step of an enzyme involved in covalent enzyme catalysis. A transition-state analogue of a transesterification reaction is used to self-select functional groups able to accelerate ester cleavage. It is shown that the insertion of a tertiary amine substituent flanking the reaction center reinforces transition-state stabilization by directing the reactive center towards the self-selected functionality. In addition, the tertiary amine activates a bland (solvent) nucleophile for attack on an ester bond similar to what occurs in a serine protease. A quantitative correspondence is observed between the amplification factors and catalytic activity, illustrating the potential of the dynamic covalent capture strategy to precisely detect and quantify weak noncovalent interactions.
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