LNA (locked nucleic acid) and analogs as triplex-forming oligonucleotides

Org Biomol Chem. 2007 Aug 7;5(15):2375-9. doi: 10.1039/b706101c. Epub 2007 Jun 22.

Abstract

The triplex-forming abilities of some conformationally restricted nucleotide analogs are disclosed and compared herein. 2'-Amino-LNA monomers proved to be less stabilising to triplexes than LNA monomers when incorporated into a triplex-forming third strand. N2'-functionalisation of 2'-amino-LNA monomers with a glycyl unit induced the formation of exceptionally stable triplexes. Nucleotide analogs containing a C2',C3'-oxymethylene linker (E-type furanose conformation) or a C2',C4'-propylene linker (N-type furanose conformation) had no significant effect on triplex stability proving that conformational restriction per se is insufficient to stabilise triplexes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation*
  • Oligonucleotides
  • Oligonucleotides, Antisense / chemistry*
  • Transition Temperature

Substances

  • Oligonucleotides
  • Oligonucleotides, Antisense
  • locked nucleic acid
  • triplex DNA
  • DNA