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Synthesis, characterization, and DNA-binding studies of nitro(oligopyridine)ruthenium(II) complexes

Authors :
Karidi, Konstantina
Garoufis, Achilleas
Hadjiliadis, Nick
Lutz, Martin
Spek, Anthony L.
Reedijk, Jan
Source :
Inorganic Chemistry. Dec 11, 2006, Vol. 45 Issue 25, p10282, 11 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate the interaction of polypyridine nitrosyl ruthenium complexes with the DNA upon photoactivation. Two water molecules form strong hydrogen bonds with the nitro and the carboxylic oxygen atoms of two separate units of complex resulting in a dimeric unit.

Subjects

Subjects :
Ruthenium -- Chemical properties
DNA binding proteins -- Chemical properties
DNA binding proteins -- Structure
Pyridine -- Chemical properties
Pyridine -- Structure
Nitro compounds -- Chemical properties
Nitro compounds -- Structure
Chemistry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00201669
Volume :
45
Issue :
25
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Inorganic Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.158134899

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