Optimized preparation of deca(L-alanyl)-L-valinamide by 9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl (Fmoc) solid-phase synthesis on polyethylene glycol-polystyrene (PEG-PS) graft supports, with 1,8-diazobicyclo [5.4.0]-undec-7-ene (DBU) deprotection.