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Conformational analysis of peptide 1, H-Leu-Leu-Ile-Leu-OMe on complexing with macro cycle calix[8]arene has been carried out using (1)H-NMR and FTIR spectroscopic techniques. Stoichiometry of the complex formed in the 1:8 ratio was evidenced by a Job plot. NMR studies of the above peptide show a marked downfield shift and an increase in (3)J values for NH resonances on complexing with calix[8]arene. The characteristic NOE connectivity between N(i+1)H and C(ialpha)H confirm beta-sheet conformation in the complexed state. Both (1)H-NMR and FTIR results indicate that the alpha-amino group of Leu I is proximal to the macrocycle and is involved in hydrogen bond formation with phenolic hydrogen atom of the calix[8]arene. This suggests that calix[8]arene provides a suitable platform for peptide 1 to self-assemble in a parallel beta-sheet conformation. The nature of calix[8]arene interaction with peptide 1 has been studied using dynamic NMR studies, which concludes that a bifurcated hydrogen bonding interaction exists in the molecular interfaces of the assembly.

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1999 magnetic resonance, nuclear quadrupole resonance magnetic resonance, nuclear quadrupole resonance (organic substances) K 2560 40 -017 Proline Mediated Asymmetric Ketol Cyclization: A Template Reaction -[ 1 H, 13 C, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopic studies]. -(RAJAGOPAL, D.; MONI, M. S.; SUBRAMANIAN, S.; SWAMINATHAN, S.; Tetrahedron: