Binding of Harmine Derivatives to DNA: A Spectroscopic Investigation
Harmine belongs to a group of β-carboline alkaloids endowed with antitumor properties. Harmine and its derivatives are thought to bind to DNA and interfere with topoisomerase activities. We investigated the base-dependent binding of harmine, and three of its synthetic anticancer-active derivatives t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/11/1831 |