Photosensitized DNA cleavage promoted by amino acids

Chem Commun (Camb). 2003 Aug 7:(15):1956-7. doi: 10.1039/b306008j.

Abstract

A novel class of DNA cleavage agents are reported that derive activity from amino acids tethered to a photoactive intercalator.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Amino Acids / pharmacology*
  • Benzothiazoles
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / drug effects*
  • DNA / radiation effects
  • Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photosensitizing Agents / chemistry
  • Photosensitizing Agents / pharmacology*
  • Plasmids / chemistry
  • Plasmids / drug effects
  • Plasmids / radiation effects
  • Quinolines
  • Thiazoles / chemistry
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Benzothiazoles
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Quinolines
  • Thiazoles
  • thiazole orange
  • DNA