High-affinity multivalent DNA binding by using low-molecular-weight dendrons

M.A. Kostiainen, J.G. Hardy, D.K. Smith

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Abstract

Nine spermines are better than one: Compound G2 exhibits high-affinity, salt-independent DNA binding as a consequence of the spermine array on its surface. Comparison with smaller dendrons and model compounds indicates a clear multivalency effect on binding.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2556-2559
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume44
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Mar 2005

Keywords

  • dendrimers
  • DNA
  • multivalency
  • nanochemistry
  • self-assembly
  • VITRO GENE TRANSFECTION
  • IN-VITRO
  • CASCADE POLYMERS
  • POLYAMIDOAMINE DENDRIMERS
  • DENDRITIC MACROMOLECULES
  • SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
  • CATIONIC LIPIDS
  • PLASMID DNA
  • DELIVERY
  • SPERMINE

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