Effects of cucurbit[7]uril on enzymatic activity

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Apr 28:(16):1614-6. doi: 10.1039/b618703j. Epub 2007 Feb 22.

Abstract

The macrocyclic host cucurbit[7]uril exhibits highly specific inhibitory effects on the activity of proteases, which can be analyzed by a host-substrate complexation model.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bridged-Ring Compounds / chemistry*
  • Bridged-Ring Compounds / pharmacology*
  • Imidazoles / chemistry*
  • Imidazoles / pharmacology*
  • Kinetics
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptide Hydrolases / chemistry*
  • Protease Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Protease Inhibitors / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Bridged-Ring Compounds
  • Imidazoles
  • Protease Inhibitors
  • cucurbit(7)uril
  • Peptide Hydrolases