2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Assembly of DNA capsule and sheet based on the syntheses of branched DNA molecules
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26670008
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Chemical pharmacy
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| Research Institution | Tokushima Bunri University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2014-04-01 – 2016-03-31
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| Keywords | 機能性分子 / 人工DNA / 分岐型DNA / 包接化合物 / 超分子化学 / 分子カプセル |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
The DNA double helix is held together by complementary base pairing stabilized by hydrogen bonds. However, chemical synthesis of a branched form of DNA act as a unit molecule, will facilitate the formation of a variety of nucleic acid structures other than the double helix. In this study, we designed and synthesized novel threefold-symmetric branched DNA molecules containing 1, 3, 5-trisubstituted benzene as a planar central unit. The properties of the synthetic DNA molecules were then studied, which revealed a novel ability of the branched DNA species to complex with guest molecules. Structural properties of the complex were analyzed using spectroscopic measurements as well as computer simulation methods, which demonstrated the formation of a novel three-component complex.
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| Free Research Field |
有機合成化学
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