Abstract
Attachment of small molecules to large biomolecules can occur through a supramolecular three-body modular-binding scheme (see scheme). This approach allows cucurbit[6]uril (C), which normally cannot bind to DNA, to be attached to double-stranded DNA (A) through a linker molecule (B) containing both an acridine moiety (which binds to DNA) and a spermine moiety (which binds cucurbit[6]uril).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4257-4260 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Dec 4 |
Keywords
- DNA recognition
- Intercalation
- Rotaxanes
- Supramolecular chemistry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)