DNase I-Responsive Calixpyridinium-Mediated DNA Aggregation

Langmuir. 2019 Aug 13;35(32):10505-10511. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b01116. Epub 2019 Jul 30.

Abstract

In this work, cationic macrocyclic calixpyridinium was employed as a new strategy to condense DNA. Moreover, the degradation of DNA by DNase I could lead to the calixpyridinium-DNA supramolecular aggregates being dissipated. Therefore, the present system is potentially applicable as the targeted drug delivery model at DNase I-overexpressed sites.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calixarenes / chemistry*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Deoxyribonuclease I / chemistry*
  • Salmon

Substances

  • Calixarenes
  • DNA
  • Deoxyribonuclease I