DNA as a chiral scaffold for asymmetric synthesis

Molecules. 2012 Oct 31;17(11):12792-803. doi: 10.3390/molecules171112792.

Abstract

The application of DNA-based hybrid catalysts for enantioselective synthesis has recently emerged. These catalysts, self-assembled from DNA and a metal complex with a specific ligand through supramolecular or covalent anchoring strategies, have demonstrated high enantioselectivity in a variety of carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions and have expanded their role in asymmetric catalysis. In this review, we summarize the advent and significant progress of DNA-based asymmetric catalysis and discuss remaining challenges in using DNA as a chiral scaffold. We hope that this review will inspire many of today’s active scientists in asymmetric catalysis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Amination
  • Catalysis
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Coordination Complexes
  • DNA