Description
2, 2-Diphenylglycine is a highly similar analogue and the simplest aromatic peptide. It can be used as a synthesis reagent for amination reactions. It is a useful intermediate in pharmaceutical and in organic synthesis. Its derivatives have been also be shown to exhibit anticonvulsants activity and can be used for the treatment of pain.
References
And, Meital Reches, and E. Gazit. "Formation of Closed-Cage Nanostructures by Self-Assembly of Aromatic Dipeptides." Nano Letters 4.4(2006):581-585.
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Harris, Robert H. "New uses for amino acid anticonvulsants for treatment of pain." EP, WO/2002/015922. 2002.