Cyclo(L-Trp-L-Trp)

• CAT Number: I011886
• CAS Number: 20829-55-4
• Molecular Formula: C22H20N4O2
• Molecular Weight: 372.42
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3S,6S)-3,6-bis(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)piperazine-2,5-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H20N4O2/c27-21-19(9-13-11-23-17-7-3-1-5-15(13)17)25-22(28)20(26-21)10-14-12-24-18-8-4-2-6-16(14)18/h1-8,11-12,19-20,23-24H,9-10H2,(H,25,28)(H,26,27)/t19-,20-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: DNHODRZUCGXYKU-PMACEKPBSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C[C@H]3C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N3)CC4=CNC5=CC=CC=C54

Cyclo(L-Trp-L-Trp)（Cat No.:I011886）is a cyclic dipeptide composed of two tryptophan (Trp) amino acids linked in a head-to-tail configuration. The cyclic structure enhances stability compared to linear peptides and can offer unique bioactive properties. This peptide is studied for its potential roles in molecular recognition, receptor binding, and antimicrobial activities due to the aromatic nature of tryptophan residues. It also serves as a model compound in peptide synthesis and drug design, aiding research in areas such as neurobiology, cancer therapy, and peptide-based therapeutics due to its structural versatility.