Abstract
After having successfully synthesized a peptide, it has to be released from the solid support, unless it is being used for on-resin display. The linker and, in some cases, the cleavage mixture determine the C-terminal functionality of the released peptide. In most cases, the peptide is released with concomitant removal of side-chain protecting groups. However, some combinations of linkers and side-chain protecting groups enable a two-stage procedure, either using orthogonal chemistry or graduated labilities. Herein, we describe protocols for the release of peptides from the most commonly used linker types providing a variety of different C-terminal functionalities, including acids, amides, amines, and aldehydes. Moreover, suggestions for determination of peptide purity and for storage conditions are provided.
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Pedersen, S.L., Jensen, K.J. (2013). Peptide Release, Side-Chain Deprotection, Work-Up, and Isolation. In: Jensen, K., Tofteng Shelton, P., Pedersen, S. (eds) Peptide Synthesis and Applications. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1047. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-544-6_3
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