Abstract
Self-recognition rather than complementarity defines the self-assembly (a) of two cytosine-rich oligodeoxynucleotides in the compact i-motif shown (C-C+base pairs, dark circles). When the 5′-terminal phosphate is activated, phosphodiester bonds form between the termini of the linear sequences, resulting in two circular oligodeoxynucleotides (b), which disassociate on denaturation (c).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 797-799 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Feb 2003 |
Keywords
- DNA structures
- Oligonucleotides
- Self-assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry