N-methylation of peptides

Authors:
  • GMG. Marino
    G. Marino
  • LVL. Valente
    L. Valente
  • RJR. A. W. Johnstone
    R. A. W. Johnstone
  • FMF. Mohammedi-Tabrizi
    F. Mohammedi-Tabrizi
  • GSG. C. Sodini
    G. C. Sodini

Abstract
A method for the N-methylation of peptides (amide bonds) is described and preferred conditions are suggested whereby all amino-acid residues except arginine react without prior modification.