Proportional
to considerable progress in protein–drug conjugations,
attention to the efficient peptide coupling reagents is being increased.
Hence, in this study, a versatile heterogeneous nanoscale reagent
is presented for chemical, biological, and medical purposes. A combination
of silver and silica-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (Ag/Fe
3
O
4
) has been well functionalized with isothiazolone rings
via a silver-modified Heck mechanism. An appropriate condition is
provided for peptide bond formation through the surface interplay
between silanol groups and the loaded isothiazolone rings. A logical
mechanism including a series of successive covalent bonds onto the
surface of Ag/Fe
3
O
4
nanocomposites is suggested
for this catalyzed peptide bond formation. Accurate comparisons have
been made to obtain the optimum value of the nanocatalyst and suitable
conditions. As an additional application, the biological activity
of the desired product has also been investigated through antibacterial
assay tests. The results showed that our desired product could also
be used as an effective heterogeneous nanoscale antibacterial agent
for different purposes. In this regard, all of the essential structural
and practical analyses have been carried out and precisely interpreted.
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