Recent Developments in the Chemistry of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Intercalators: Principles, Design, Synthesis, Applications and Trends

In the present overview, we describe the bases of intercalation of small molecules (cationic and polar neutral compounds) in DNA. We briefly describe the importance of DNA structure and principles of intercalation. Selected syntheses, possibilities and applications are shown to exemplify the importa...

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Main Authors: Alexandre A. M. Lapis, Brenno A. D. Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-05-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/14/5/1725/