Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2’-Se-modified guanosine Containing DNA
Selenium modification of nucleic acids is of great importance in X-ray crystal structure determination and functional study of nucleic acids. Herein, we describe a convenient synthesis of a new building block, the 2{prime}-SeMe-modified guanosine (G{sub Se}) phosphoramidite, and report the first incorporation of the 2{prime}-Se-G moiety into DNA. The X-ray crystal structure of the 2{prime}-Se-modified octamer DNA (5{prime}-GTG{sub Se}TACAC-3{prime}) was determined at a resolution of 1.20 {angstrom}. We also found that the 2{prime}-Se modification points to the minor groove and that the modified and native structures are virtually identical. Furthermore, we observed that the 2{prime}-Se-G modification can significantly facilitate the crystal growth with respect to the corresponding native DNA.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - OFFICE OF SCIENCE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1019639
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--95484-2011-JA
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Organic Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Organic Chemistry Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 75; ISSN 0022-3263; ISSN JOCEAH
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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