Amplified nitric oxide photorelease in DNA proximity.
A novel bichromophoric conjugate integrating a NO photodonor and a DNA intercalator in its molecular skeleton, allows the light-controlled NO delivery nearby DNA and amplifies NO release via effective photoinduced energy transfer mechanism.
Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Universitá di Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 8, I-95125, Catania, Italy.
Fiorella L
FL
Callari
Salvatore
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Sortino
D004247:DNA / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D010777:Photochemistry; D013053:Spectrophotometry
D009569:Nitric Oxide; D004247:DNA