Replacement of the phosphodiester linkages of the polyanion RNA with guanidinium linkers (represented by g) provides the polycation ribonucleic guanidine (RNG). An anticipated structure for the triple-helical hybrid [r(Up)(9)U . r(Ag)(9)A . r(Up)(9)U] is presented. A basic strategy for the synthesis of RNG oligomers is described. Synthetic procedures are provided for tetrameric adenosyl RNG [r(Ag)(3)A].