Synthesis of Dermorphin Analogues by the Solid Phase Method and Biological Activity
Dermorphin is a hepta peptide(H-Tyr-DAla-Phe-Gly-Tyr-Pro-Ser-NH2)with exceptionally potent and long-lasting peripheral and central activity. Dermorphin analogues, dermorphionyl(DMP)-Lys-NH2 and DMP-Lys-Lys-NH2 have been prepared in order to examine the effect of opiod activity. Dermorphin analogues were synthesized by the solid phase method. The crude peptide was purified by gel filter on a Sephadex LH-20, characterized with HPLC and amino acid analyzer. Analgesic potency was estimated by writhing syndrome method and Randall-Selitto method. As a result, dermorphin analogues have lower potency than that of morphine.