Enhancing DNA triplex stability via nucleobase modifications

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作者
Ganesh, KN [1 ]
Kumar, V [1 ]
Barawkar, DA [1 ]
Rajeev, KG [1 ]
Rana, VS [1 ]
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[1] Natl Chem Lab, Div Organ Chem, Pune 411008, Maharashtra, India
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10.1351/pac199870020289
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O6 [化学];
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0703 ;
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This paper demonstrates that covalent conjugation of polyamimic ligands to nucleobase C in the third strand enhances DNA tripler stability at physiological pH and that a modified pyrimidine 5-NH2-dU can be accommodated in the central position of a tripler triad The chemical and biophysical basis for the observed stabilities are discussed and the results have significance in designing oligonucleotides for therapeutic applications.
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