A cyclosporine derivative is a substrate of the oligopeptide transporter PepT1

Pat Bailey

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Abstract

© The Royal Society of Chemistry 2016.The mammalian proton-coupled oligopeptide transporter PepT1 is recognised as an important route of oral drug delivery. Peptide-based compounds offer great potential as drugs but their application is limited by poor membrane permeability, amongst other challenges. Using cyclosporin A as a proof-of-concept, we demonstrate for the first time that peptidic molecules over 1000 Da in size can be targeted towards and transported by PepT1.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)999 - 1002
JournalMedChemComm
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes

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