2022 Journal Article An N-capping asparagine–lysine–proline (NKP) motif contributes to a hybrid flexible/stable multifunctional peptide scaffoldCardoso, Marlon H., Chan, Lai Y., Cândido, Elizabete S., Buccini, Danieli F., Rezende, Samilla B., Torres, Marcelo D. T., Oshiro, Karen G. N., Silva, Ítala C., Gonçalves, Sónia, Lu, Timothy K., Santos, Nuno C., de la Fuente-Nunez, Cesar, Craik, David J. and Franco, Octávio L. (2022). An N-capping asparagine–lysine–proline (NKP) motif contributes to a hybrid flexible/stable multifunctional peptide scaffold. Chemical Science, 13 (32), 9410-9424. doi: 10.1039/d1sc06998e |
2021 Journal Article Tuning the anti-angiogenic effect of the P15 peptide using cyclic trypsin inhibitor scaffoldsChan, Lai Yue, Du, Junqiao and Craik, David J. (2021). Tuning the anti-angiogenic effect of the P15 peptide using cyclic trypsin inhibitor scaffolds. ACS Chemical Biology, 16 (5), 829-837. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.0c00907 |
2020 Journal Article A bifunctional asparaginyl endopeptidase efficiently catalyzes both cleavage and cyclization of cyclic trypsin inhibitorsDu, Junqiao, Yap, Kuok, Chan, Lai Yue, Rehm, Fabian B. H., Looi, Fong Yang, Poth, Aaron G., Gilding, Edward K., Kaas, Quentin, Durek, Thomas and Craik, David J. (2020). A bifunctional asparaginyl endopeptidase efficiently catalyzes both cleavage and cyclization of cyclic trypsin inhibitors. Nature Communications, 11 (1) 1575, 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-15418-2 |
2016 Journal Article Dual-targeting anti-angiogenic cyclic peptides as potential drug leads for cancer therapyChan, LaiYue, Craik, David J. and Daly, Norelle L. (2016). Dual-targeting anti-angiogenic cyclic peptides as potential drug leads for cancer therapy. Scientific Reports, 6 (1) 35347, 35347. doi: 10.1038/srep35347 |
2013 Journal Article Cyclization of the antimicrobial peptide gomesin with native chemical ligation: influences on stability and bioactivityChan, Lai Yue, Zhang, Veronica M., Huang, Yen-hua, Waters, Norman C., Bansal, Paramjit S., Craik, David J. and Daly, Norelle L. (2013). Cyclization of the antimicrobial peptide gomesin with native chemical ligation: influences on stability and bioactivity. Chembiochem, 14 (5), 617-624. doi: 10.1002/cbic.201300034 |
2011 Journal Article Engineering pro-angiogenic peptides using stable disulfide-rich cyclic scaffoldsChan, Lai Y., Gunasekera, Sunithi, Henriques, Sonia T., Worth, Natalie F., Le, Sarah-Jane, Clark, Richard J., Campbell, Julie H., Craik, David J. and Daly, Norelle L. (2011). Engineering pro-angiogenic peptides using stable disulfide-rich cyclic scaffolds. Blood, 118 (25), 6709-6717. doi: 10.1182/blood-2011-06-359141 |
2009 Journal Article Isolation and characterization of peptides from momordica cochinchinensis seedsChan, L. Y., Wang, C. K., Major, J. M., Greenwood, K. P., Lewis, R. J., Craik, D. J. and Daly, N. L. (2009). Isolation and characterization of peptides from momordica cochinchinensis seeds. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS, 72 (8), 1453-1458. doi: 10.1021/np900174n |
2024 Journal Article Peptide PaDBS1R6 has potent antibacterial activity on clinical bacterial isolates and integrates an immunomodulatory peptide fragment within its sequenceRezende, Samilla B., Chan, Lai Yue, Oshiro, Karen G.N., Buccini, Danieli F., Leal, Ana Paula Ferreira, Ribeiro, Camila F., Souza, Carolina M., Brandão, Amanda L.O., Gonçalves, Regina M., Cândido, Elizabete S., Macedo, Maria L.R., Craik, David J., Franco, Octávio L. and Cardoso, Marlon H. (2024). Peptide PaDBS1R6 has potent antibacterial activity on clinical bacterial isolates and integrates an immunomodulatory peptide fragment within its sequence. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, 1868 (11) 130693, 130693. doi: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2024.130693 |
2024 Journal Article Deciphering the structure and mechanism‐of‐action of computer‐designed mastoparan peptidesOshiro, Karen G. N., Freitas, Carlos D. P., Rezende, Samilla B., Orozco, Raquel M. Q., Chan, Lai Y., Lawrence, Nicole, Lião, Luciano M., Macedo, Maria L. R., Craik, David J., Cardoso, Marlon H. and Franco, Octávio L. (2024). Deciphering the structure and mechanism‐of‐action of computer‐designed mastoparan peptides. The FEBS Journal, 291 (5), 865-883. doi: 10.1111/febs.17010 |
2023 Journal Article A chemoenzymatic approach to produce a cyclic analogue of the analgesic drug MVIIA (Ziconotide)Zhou, Yan, Harvey, Peta J., Koehbach, Johannes, Chan, Lai Yue, Jones, Alun, Andersson, Åsa, Vetter, Irina, Durek, Thomas and Craik, David J. (2023). A chemoenzymatic approach to produce a cyclic analogue of the analgesic drug MVIIA (Ziconotide). Angewandte Chemie, 135 (29) e202302812, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/ange.202302812 |
2023 Journal Article A chemo-enzymatic approach to produce a cyclic analogue of the analgesic drug MVIIA (Ziconotide)Zhou, Yan, Harvey, Peta J., Koehbach, Johannes, Chan, Lai Yue, Jones, Alun, Andersson, Åsa, Vetter, Irina, Durek, Thomas and Craik, David J. (2023). A chemo-enzymatic approach to produce a cyclic analogue of the analgesic drug MVIIA (Ziconotide). Angewandte Chemie, 62 (29) e202302812, e202302812. doi: 10.1002/anie.202302812 |
2023 Journal Article Editorial: Plant antimicrobial peptides (PAMPs) as biotechnological toolsChan, Lai Yue, Cândido, Elizabete and Gunasekera, Sunithi (2023). Editorial: Plant antimicrobial peptides (PAMPs) as biotechnological tools. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 10 1195043, 1-2. doi: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1195043 |
2023 Journal Article Unlocking the potential of the antimicrobial peptide gomesin: from discovery and structure–activity relationships to therapeutic applicationsLiu, Xiaorong, Henriques, Sónia T., Craik, David J. and Chan, Lai Yue (2023). Unlocking the potential of the antimicrobial peptide gomesin: from discovery and structure–activity relationships to therapeutic applications. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24 (6) 5893, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ijms24065893 |
2022 Journal Article Peptide-based LDH5 inhibitors enter cancer cells and impair proliferationNadal-Bufí, Ferran, Chan, Lai Y., Mohammad, Hadi H., Mason, Jody M., Salomon, Carlos, Lai, Andrew, Thompson, Erik W., Craik, David J., Kaas, Quentin and Henriques, Sónia T. (2022). Peptide-based LDH5 inhibitors enter cancer cells and impair proliferation. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 79 (12) 606, 606. doi: 10.1007/s00018-022-04633-3 |
2022 Journal Article Rational domestication of a plant-based recombinant expression system expands its biosynthetic rangeJackson, Mark A., Chan, Lai Yue , Harding, Maxim D., Craik, David J. and Gilding, Edward K. (2022). Rational domestication of a plant-based recombinant expression system expands its biosynthetic range. Journal of Experimental Botany, 73 (18), 6103-6114. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erac273 |
2022 Journal Article The acyclotide ribe 31 from Rinorea bengalensis has selective cytotoxicity and potent insecticidal properties in DrosophilaDang, Tien T., Huang, Yen-Hua, Ott, Stanislav, Harvey, Peta J., Gilding, Edward K., Tombling, Benjamin J., Chan, Lai Y., Kaas, Quentin, Claridge-Chang, Adam and Craik, David J. (2022). The acyclotide ribe 31 from Rinorea bengalensis has selective cytotoxicity and potent insecticidal properties in Drosophila. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 298 (10) 102413, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jbc.2022.102413 |
2022 Journal Article Neurotoxic and cytotoxic peptides underlie the painful stings of the tree nettle Urtica feroxXie, Jing, Robinson, Samuel D., Gilding, Edward K., Jami, Sina, Deuis, Jennifer R., Rehm, Fabian B.H., Yap, Kuok, Ragnarsson, Lotten, Chan, Lai Yue, Hamilton, Brett R., Harvey, Peta J., Craik, David J., Vetter, Irina and Durek, Thomas (2022). Neurotoxic and cytotoxic peptides underlie the painful stings of the tree nettle Urtica ferox. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 298 (8) 102218, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jbc.2022.102218 |
2022 Journal Article Mutagenesis of cyclotide Cter 27 exemplifies a robust folding strategy for bracelet cyclotidesDang, Tien T., Harvey, Peta J., Chan, Lai Yue, Huang, Yen-Hua, Kaas, Quentin and Craik, David J. (2022). Mutagenesis of cyclotide Cter 27 exemplifies a robust folding strategy for bracelet cyclotides. Peptide Science, 114 (6) e24284. doi: 10.1002/pep2.24284 |
2022 Journal Article Antinociceptive peptides from venomous arthropodsMuller, Jessica A. I., Chan, Lai Y., Toffoli-Kadri, Monica C., Mortari, Marcia R., Craik, David J. and Koehbach, Johannes (2022). Antinociceptive peptides from venomous arthropods. Toxin Reviews, 42 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/15569543.2022.2065510 |
Featured 2022 Journal Article Comparative analysis of cyclotide-producing plant cell suspensions presents opportunities for cyclotide plant molecular farmingDoffek, Benjamin, Huang, Yvonne, Huang, Yen-Hua, Chan, Lai Yue, Gilding, Edward K., Jackson, Mark A. and Craik, David J. (2022). Comparative analysis of cyclotide-producing plant cell suspensions presents opportunities for cyclotide plant molecular farming. Phytochemistry, 195 113053, 113053. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.113053 |