Cyclo(-Phe-Trp) (CAS 82597-82-8)

Cyclo(-Phe-Trp) is a cyclic dipeptide, which consists of the amino acids phenylalanine and tryptophan. This compound is of interest in peptide research where it is studied for its conformational stability and the ability to resist enzymatic degradation compared to its linear counterparts. In the field of organic chemistry, Cyclo(-Phe-Trp) is used to investigate peptide bond formation and the properties of cyclic peptides, including their potential for binding to biological targets with high affinity. The structure of Cyclo(-Phe-Trp) makes it a useful model in the study of protein-protein interactions and the development of peptide-based inhibitors. Additionally, its intrinsic fluorescence properties, due to the presence of tryptophan, allow for its use in probing peptide interactions with other molecules and monitoring these interactions in real-time. Researchers also explore Cyclo(-Phe-Trp) for its role in the self-assembly of peptides and the formation of nanostructures, which has implications for the development of novel materials and nanotechnology applications.