Generation of a quenched phosphonate activity-based probe for labelling the active KLK7 protease

Org Biomol Chem. 2021 Aug 21;19(31):6834-6841. doi: 10.1039/d1ob01273h. Epub 2021 Jul 26.

Abstract

Kallikrein 7 (KLK7) is a chymotrypsin-like serine protease with established roles in skin diseases like the rare Netherton syndrome, an overdesquamating and inflammatory condition, but also common atopic dermatitis, and a potential drug target for these and possibly other diseases. Nevertheless, tools to determine the active KLK7 enzyme are not available. Here, a mixed alkyl aryl phosphonate quenched activity-based probe that detects the active KLK7 was developed and evaluated in vitro. This KLK7-qABP can potentially be used to monitor KLK7 activity in vivo.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Kallikreins*

Substances

  • Kallikreins