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  • Title: Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of [Leu13]porcine motilin fragments.
    Author: Macielag MJ, Peeters TL, Konteatis ZD, Florance JR, Depoortere I, Lessor RA, Bare LA, Cheng YS, Galdes A.
    Journal: Peptides; 1992; 13(3):565-9. PubMed ID: 1523168.
    Abstract:
    Several peptide fragments representing N-terminal, C-terminal, and internal sequences of [Leu13]porcine motilin ([Leu13]pMOT) were synthesized using Fmoc solid phase methodology. Peptides were assayed for motilin receptor binding activity in a rabbit antrum smooth muscle preparation and for stimulation of contractile activity in segments of rabbit duodenum. In vitro activity was directly correlated with motilin receptor binding affinity for all [Leu13]pMOT fragments examined. N-Terminal fragments of just over half the length of the native peptide are nearly equipotent as full-length motilin. These results suggest that the N-terminal segment, together with residues from the mid-portion of the molecule, constitutes the bioactive portion of pMOT. The C-terminal segment, in contrast, contributes little to receptor binding affinity or in vitro activity.
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