Three N-glycoconjugates of the general formula H-Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu-NH-R (R = carbohydrate residue) were synthesized in order to determine the influence of some carbohydrate molecules (6-amino-6-deoxy-D-glucopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose, beta-D-glucopyranosylamine) on the biological activity, conformation, and stability of the opioid pentapeptide [Leu5]enkephalin. For the preparation of this compound different methods of peptide synthesis (active ester and mixed anhydride) were investigated. In comparison with [Leu5]enkephalin, all three N-glycoconjugates showed higher potency in the guinea pig ileum assay and lower potency in the mouse vas deferens assay, indicating a decrease in delta opioid receptor selectivity.
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