Synthesis of cross-linkable diketopiperadine derivatives is described. Cross-linkable aamino acid methyl esters were subjected to peptide synthesis with Boc-protected glycine or L-tyrosine. No protection of cross-linkable functional groups (catechol and phenylazide) is necessary for the construction of diketopiperazine skeleton.
Keywords: Cross-link, cyclic dipeptide, diketopiperazine, DOPA, phenylazide, photoaffinity label.