Abstract
Translocation across the membrane into cells is possible for certain peptides and proteins. To investigate the structural requirements of β-peptides for this process, a series of fluorescein-labeled β-peptides has been synthesized and their cellular uptake into 3T3 mouse fibroblast cells determined by fluorescence microscopy (see picture). Polycationic β-peptides have been shown to internalize into cells, and accumulation in the cytosol and nucleus is observed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-259 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | ChemBioChem |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arginine
- Cellular uptake
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Peptides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry