Ferroceneacetyl naphthalene diimide as a new electrochemical ligand for DNA sensing

Nucleic Acids Symp Ser. 2000:(44):171-2. doi: 10.1093/nass/44.1.171.

Abstract

New electrochemically active DNA ligand 1 was synthesized by the connection of ferroceneacetic acid at the terminal amino moieties of two imide substituents of naphthalene diimide. Electrochemical experiments in aqueous solution containing DMSO showed that the selectivity for double stranded DNA of 1 has increased from that of ligand 2 previously reported. The peak current of 1 shifted toward the negative side from that of 2, thereby shortening the time required for gene detection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / metabolism*
  • Electrochemistry
  • Ferrous Compounds* / chemical synthesis
  • Ferrous Compounds* / chemistry
  • Imides* / chemical synthesis
  • Imides* / chemistry
  • Ligands
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Ferrous Compounds
  • Imides
  • Ligands
  • ferrocenylnaphthalene diimide
  • DNA