Site-selective scission of human genome by artificial restriction DNA cutter

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Nov 21:(43):6542-4. doi: 10.1039/b911208a. Epub 2009 Sep 8.

Abstract

By using an artificial restriction DNA cutter which is composed of Ce(iv)/EDTA and two pseudo-complementary peptide nucleic acid strands (pcPNAs), only one target site in the whole genome of human beings (one site in the X chromosome) was selectively hydrolyzed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Chromosomes, Human, X
  • DNA / genetics
  • Genome, Human*
  • Humans

Substances

  • DNA