The synthesis of opiorphin and studies on its binding ability toward Cu(II)

Opiorphin (OPI) is an endogenous pentapeptide isolated from human saliva. A characteristic feature of this peptide is the presence of an N-terminal Gln residue. The synthesis and binding abilities of opiorphin toward Cu(II) ions are described. The use of potentiometric and spectroscopic methods allows us to propose the binding mode of the formed complexes.