We have developed a facile N-terminus helix-nucleating strategy using an unnaturally tethered aspartic acid(TD strategy). Relatively weak nuclear translocation efficiency of TD PERM limits its further biological appli...We have developed a facile N-terminus helix-nucleating strategy using an unnaturally tethered aspartic acid(TD strategy). Relatively weak nuclear translocation efficiency of TD PERM limits its further biological applications. A potent peptide inhibitor of estrogen receptor α(ER-α) with significantly increased cellular uptake and cellular distribution was developed by cell penetrating peptide attachment.The resulted peptide conjugate showed selective toxicity towards estrogen receptor positive cell lines and induced decreased transcription of estrogen receptor a downstream genes.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21778009 and 81701818 MOST2015DFA31590)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee (Nos. JCYJ20170412150719814 and GJHS20170310093122365)
文摘We have developed a facile N-terminus helix-nucleating strategy using an unnaturally tethered aspartic acid(TD strategy). Relatively weak nuclear translocation efficiency of TD PERM limits its further biological applications. A potent peptide inhibitor of estrogen receptor α(ER-α) with significantly increased cellular uptake and cellular distribution was developed by cell penetrating peptide attachment.The resulted peptide conjugate showed selective toxicity towards estrogen receptor positive cell lines and induced decreased transcription of estrogen receptor a downstream genes.