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ID: ALA5226320

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem

Title: A versatile toolbox for investigating biological processes based on quinone methide chemistry: From self-immolative linkers to self-immobilizing agents.

Authors: Abe A, Kamiya M.

Abstract: Quinone methide (QM) species have been included in the design of various functional molecules. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of bioanalytical tools based on QM chemistry. In the first part, we focus on self-immolative linkers that have been incorporated into functional molecules such as prodrugs and fluorescent probes. In the latter half, we outline how the highly electrophilic property of QMs, enabling them to react rapidly with neighboring nucleophiles, has been applied to develop inhibitors or labeling probes for enzymes, as well as self-immobilizing fluorogenic probes with high spatial resolution. This review systematically summarizes the versatile QM toolbox available for investigating biological processes.

CiteXplore: 34216983

DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2021.116281