ReviewAccounts of chemical research2025
Advancing Genetically Encoded Lysine (GEK) Chemistry: From Precision Modulation to Therapeutic Innovation.
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- Genetically Encoded Lysine-Selective Photocyclization Enables Phage Display Selection of Cyclic Peptide Binders.Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Genetically encoded lysine (GEK) chemistry has transformed protein engineering by enabling precise and site-specific modifications, which expand lysine's functional landscape beyond its native post-translational modifications (PTMs). Our work has systematically advanced GEK chemistry by developing engineered pyrrolysyl-tRNA synthetase (PylRS) variants that efficiently incorporate diverse lysine (Lys) derivatives with tailored chemical reactivity. By integrating bioorthogonal handles, acyl and electrophilic warheads, photo-cross-linking groups, and PTM mimics, we have established a set of powerful toolkits for protein labeling, functional studies, and Lys-directed drug design. These advances provide precise control over protein structure and function, facilitating the study of epigenetic modifications, enzyme-substrate interactions, and Lys-guided inhibitor development. As GEK chemistry continues to evolve, its integration with structural/synthetic biology and therapeutic innovation will further expand its impact, unlocking new frontiers in chemical biology and precision therapeutics.
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