A template-assembled synthetic U-quadruplex.
Fo(u)r U: A lipophilic cavitand with four dinucleoside (uridine) residues has been synthesized and characterized. NMR spectroscopy evidence suggests the self-assembly of a U-quadruplex by the uracil nucleobases in organic solution under ambient conditions.
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC , Canada.
Benjamin Wei-Qiang
BW
Hui
John C
JC
Sherman
D004988:Ethers, Cyclic / Q000737:chemistry*; D054856:G-Quadruplexes; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000737:chemistry*; D014529:Uridine / Q000737:chemistry*
D004988:Ethers, Cyclic; D012118:Resorcinols; C442939:cavitand; D014529:Uridine