Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and intermediates for chemical synthesis of polypeptides and proteins, and more particularly to methods and intermediates for chemically ligating a peptide fragment containing N-terminal N-methyl-cysteine (SEQ ID NO: 1) with another peptide fragment having C-terminal thioester to generate a ?-(methylamino)-thioester intermediate that spontaneously rearranges to form an amide bond. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of converting N-methyl-thiazolidine to N-methyl-cysteine (SEQ ID NO: 1) of polypeptides and proteins. The invention also relates to methods of synthesizing peptide-thioester from peptide-acid fluoride.

Abstract: A family of peptides and peptidomimetic compounds useful as GHS analogs according to either formula (I) or (II) as depicted below: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and intermediates for chemical synthesis of polypeptides and proteins, and more particularly to methods and intermediates for chemically ligating a peptide fragment containing N-terminal N-methyl-cysteine (SEQ ID NO: 1) with another peptide fragment having C-terminal thioester to generate a ?-(methylamino)-thioester intermediate that spontaneously rearranges to form an amide bond. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of converting N-methyl-thiazolidine to N-methyl-cysteine (SEQ ID NO: 1) of polypeptides and proteins. The invention also relates to methods of synthesizing peptide-thioester from peptide-acid fluoride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the chemo-selective pegylation of the cysteine residue having unoxidized sulfhydryl side-chain and free ?-amino group in proteins, peptides and other molecules. Similar methods are provided for the chemo-selective pegylation of the homocysteine, selenocysteine, penicillamine, and N-methyl-cysteine residues.

Abstract: A family of peptides and peptidomimetic compounds useful as GHS analogs according to either formula (I) or (II) as depicted below: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A liquid phase peptide synthetic method which uses (1) Fmoc as the protecting group for the non-side chain amino functionality, (2) ammonia, a primary or secondary amine to remove the Fmoc protecting group, and (3) substituted carbodiimide as the coupling agent for the C to N synthesis of peptides or peptide derivatives in a proper organic solvent.