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pentaglycine

Description:
Pentaglycine is a peptide composed of five glycine amino acid residues linked together by peptide bonds. Its chemical formula is C10H17N5O5, and it is characterized by its relatively simple structure, which consists solely of the amino acid glycine, the simplest amino acid with a single hydrogen atom as its side chain. Pentaglycine is known for its role in the structure of certain proteins and peptides, particularly in bacterial cell walls, where it contributes to the stability and integrity of the peptidoglycan layer. The substance is typically a white crystalline solid and is soluble in water, reflecting the hydrophilic nature of glycine. Pentaglycine can be synthesized through various methods, including solid-phase peptide synthesis. Its properties, such as melting point and solubility, can vary depending on the conditions of synthesis and purification. Due to its structural simplicity, pentaglycine serves as a model compound for studying peptide interactions and folding, as well as for applications in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Formula:C10H17N5O6
InChI:InChI=1/C10H17N5O6/c11-1-6(16)12-2-7(17)13-3-8(18)14-4-9(19)15-5-10(20)21/h1-5,11H2,(H,12,16)(H,13,17)(H,14,18)(H,15,19)(H,20,21)
SMILES:C(C(=NCC(=NCC(=NCC(=NCC(=O)O)O)O)O)O)N
Synonyms:
  • Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly
  • Glycylglycylglycylglycylglycine
  • H-GLY-GLY-GLY-GLY-GLY-OH
  • Glycine, N-[N-[N-(N-glycylglycyl)glycyl]glycyl]-
  • N-[N-[N-(N-glycylglycyl)glycyl]glycyl]glycine
  • 2-[[2-[[2-[[2-(glycylamino)acetyl]amino]acetyl]amino]acetyl]amino]acetic acid
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