Carboranyl oligonucleotides. 3. Biochemical properties of oligonucleotides containing 5-(o-carboranyl-l-yl)-2{prime}-deoxyuridine
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Georgia Research Center for AIDS and HIV Infections, Decatur, GA (United States)
Boronated oligonucleotides are potential candidates for boron neutron capture therapy, antisense technology, and as tools in molecular biology. The biological properties of dodecathymidylic acids containing one or more 5-(o-carboran-l-yl)-2{prime}-deoxyuridine residues at different locations within the oligonucleotide chain were studied. 5-(o-carboran-l-yl)-2{prime}-deoxyuridine containing oligonucleotides manifested marked increased lipophilicity and resistance to 3{prime}- or 5{prime}-phosphodiesterases compared to the corresponding unmodified oligomer. They were substrates for T4 polynucleotide kinase and primers for Escherichia coli polymerase I and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase but not for human DNA polymerase {alpha} and {beta}. They also formed heteroduplexes that were substrates for E. coli RNase H, an essential property for antisense technology. These studies indicate that the carboranyl-containing oligonucleotides have desirable properties that need to be exploited further in the design of novel biopharmaceuticals. 33 refs., 2 figs., 1 tab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-96ER62156
- OSTI ID:
- 508279
- Journal Information:
- Biochemistry (Eaton), Journal Name: Biochemistry (Eaton) Journal Issue: 18 Vol. 35; ISSN 0006-2960; ISSN BICHAW
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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