A novel equilibrium relating to the helix handedness in G-quadruplexes formed by heterochiral oligonucleotides with an inversion of polarity site

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Sep 18;49(72):7935-7. doi: 10.1039/c3cc44607g. Epub 2013 Jul 30.

Abstract

Investigations of heterochiral oligodeoxynucleotides 5'-TD1GD2GD3-3'-3'-GL3GL2TL1-5' (L33) and 3'-TD1GD2GD3-5'-5'-GL3GL2TL1-3' (L55) forming quadruplex structures are reported. Data indicate the presence of enantiomeric left- and right-handed quadruplex helices. In the case of L55, NMR experiments point to an unusual equilibrium between them.

MeSH terms

  • G-Quadruplexes*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Models, Molecular
  • Oligonucleotides / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Oligonucleotides