Selective formation of non-natural type triplexes containing TA interrupting sites with the TFO incorporating W-shape nucleic acid (WNA) analogs

Nucleic Acids Res Suppl. 2002:(2):35-6. doi: 10.1093/nass/2.1.35.

Abstract

Novel nucleoside analogs have been desired for selective formation of non-natural type triplexes containing TA or CG interrupting sites. We have previously reported that the W-shaped nucleic acid (WNA) would be a useful skeleton to develop new base analog for the formation of non-natural triplexes of antiparallel motif. In this study, we have found that triplex forming oligonucleotide (TFO) incorporating the new WNA analog, WNA-beta T, formed more stable triplex than natural triplex with high selectivity to the TA site. It is also noted that the TFO containing WNA-beta T did not form aggregates at the physiological condition of K+.

MeSH terms

  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Nucleic Acids / chemistry*

Substances

  • Nucleic Acids