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A novel, 10-step, solid-phase method, based on a secondary amide linker, wa
s developed to construct a diverse library of indole-based SFLLR peptide mi
metics as thrombin receptor (protease-activated receptor 1, PAR-I) antagoni
sts. The key steps include stepwise reductive alkylation, urea formation, a
nd Mannich reaction. Screening of the library led to a quick development of
the SAR and the significant improvement of PAR-1 activity. (C) 2001 Elsevi
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