Sequence Recognition of DNA by Lexitropsins

David      S. Goodsell

doi:10.2174/0929867003373319

Abstract

Lexitropsins are modular polyamide molecules that are designed to “read” the base sequence of DNA. Lexitropsins constructed of three types of subunits-- pyrrole, imidazole and hydroxypyrrole--allow full recognition of DNA base sequences. Structural studies have revealed the atomic basis of this specificity. Theoretical studies have explored the effectiveness of lexitropsins in targeting a given sequence within a genome, and have been used to analyze and improve lexitropsin design.

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Current Medicinal Chemistry

Title: Sequence Recognition of DNA by Lexitropsins

Volume: 8 Issue: 5

Author(s): David S. Goodsell

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Abstract: Lexitropsins are modular polyamide molecules that are designed to “read” the base sequence of DNA. Lexitropsins constructed of three types of subunits-- pyrrole, imidazole and hydroxypyrrole--allow full recognition of DNA base sequences. Structural studies have revealed the atomic basis of this specificity. Theoretical studies have explored the effectiveness of lexitropsins in targeting a given sequence within a genome, and have been used to analyze and improve lexitropsin design.