Separase has recently been identified as a cysteine protease that cleaves the Scc1 subunit of cohesin, a complex protein that physically connects sister chromatids and serves important functions in mitotic spindle dynamics. This proposal applies the recently described technique of peptide morphing in the rational design and synthesis of small nonpeptidic molecules to bind and inhibit separase. It is our hope that this proposal will demonstrate the power of peptide morphing by presenting a functionally rich and stereo diversified ligand structure to a protein target of urgent biologic interest and significance. Inhibition of separase, particularly at the active site, should shed light on key aspects of chromosome biology. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
5F32GM067380-02
Application #
6747260
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-F04 (20))
Program Officer
Lograsso, Philip
Project Start
2003-05-01
Project End
2006-04-30
Budget Start
2004-05-01
Budget End
2005-04-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$42,976
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard University
Department
Chemistry
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
082359691
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02138
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