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New peptide nucleic acid analogues: synthesis and applications.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17696820     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Peptide nucleic acids are oligonucleotide mimics characterised by high chemical and enzymatic stability, high specificity and affinity toward complementary DNA/RNA. The lack of charge and polar groups in the backbone decrease their solubility in aqueous environment and their ability to cross cell membranes, reducing their performance in in vivo applications. To improve solubility, increase affinity and specificity of binding and to control recognition between nucleic acids, several analogues bearing modifications on the nucleobase, nucleobase-backbone linker and on the backbone were synthesised. This paper describes the synthesis and applications of Peptide nucleic acid analogues and discusses the potential of analogues for which no application is reported.
Authors:
Soccorsa Pensato; Michele Saviano; Alessandra Romanelli
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert opinion on biological therapy     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1744-7682     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Opin Biol Ther     Publication Date:  2007 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-16     Completed Date:  2007-09-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101125414     Medline TA:  Expert Opin Biol Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1219-32     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Dipartimento delle Scienze Biologiche, Facoltà di Scienze Biotecnologiche, Napoli, Italy.
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Humans
Nucleic Acid Conformation
Peptide Nucleic Acids / chemical synthesis*,  metabolism*,  pharmacokinetics
Protein Binding / physiology
Protein Conformation
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Peptide Nucleic Acids

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