Synthesis of 2'-substituted MMI linked nucleosidic dimers: an optimization study in search of high affinity oligonucleotides for use in antisense constructs

Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2004;23(1-2):411-38. doi: 10.1081/ncn-120028337.

Abstract

The synthesis of a series of methylene(methylimino) (MMI) linked oligodeoxyribonucleotide dimers modified at the 2'-position with fluoro and/or methoxy groups and their incorporation into different sequences has been accomplished. From these dimers, bis 2'-OMe MMI dimer was selected for further studies based on its synthetic accessibility and the increased thermodynamic stability conferred upon oligonucleotides incorporating this modification.

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Antisense / chemistry
  • Dimerization
  • Nucleosides / chemical synthesis*
  • Nucleosides / chemistry
  • RNA, Antisense / chemistry

Substances

  • DNA, Antisense
  • Nucleosides
  • RNA, Antisense