Synthesis and Properties of Oligonucleotides Containing 2'- O,4'- C-Methyleneoxy-Bridged Pyrimidine Derivatives

J Org Chem. 2022 Sep 2;87(17):11743-11750. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01409. Epub 2022 Aug 12.

Abstract

In this study, 2'-O,4'-C-methyleneoxy-bridged nucleic acid, a unique consecutive three-acetal-containing nucleic acid (TaNA), was designed. Pyrimidine derivatives of methylated TaNA (Me-TaNA) were also synthesized and introduced into oligonucleotides via solid-phase synthesis. The Me-TaNA-modified oligonucleotides exhibited higher stabilities when forming duplexes with single-stranded RNA or triplexes with double-stranded DNA, relative to the natural oligonucleotides and modified oligonucleotides containing another 2',4'-bridged 5-methyluridine, such as 2',4'-BNA/LNA and 2',4'-ENA. Furthermore, Me-TaNA within oligonucleotides significantly enhanced nuclease resistance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Nucleic Acids*
  • Oligonucleotides*
  • Pyrimidines
  • RNA

Substances

  • Nucleic Acids
  • Oligonucleotides
  • Pyrimidines
  • RNA
  • DNA