Abstract
Different stapling techniques have been used recently to address the subpar performance of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in clinical trials with ample focus on α-helical AMPs. In comparison, a systematic evaluation of such strategies on β-hairpin AMPs is lacking. Herein, we report the design, synthesis, and evaluation of a library of all-hydrocarbon-stapled β-hairpin AMPs with variation in key parameters intended as potent therapeutics against drug-resistant pathogens. We observed an interesting interplay between the activity, stability, and structural strength. Single-stapled peptides with a 6-carbon staple at peptide termini such as 5(c6) displayed the most potent activity against colistin-resistant clinical isolates. Using imaging techniques, we observed translocation of 5(c6) across bacterial membranes without causing extensive damage. Overall, we have engineered novel all-hydrocarbon-stapled β-hairpin AMPs with structural and functional proficiency that can effectively combat resistant pathogens, with findings from this study a point of reference for future interests in developing novel β-hairpin AMPs.
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