Long-range DNA charge transport

J Org Chem. 2003 Aug 22;68(17):6475-83. doi: 10.1021/jo030095y.

Abstract

The stack of base pairs within double helical DNA has been shown to mediate charge transport reactions. Charge transport through DNA can result in chemistry at a distance, yielding oxidative DNA damage at a site remote from the bound oxidant. Since DNA charge transport chemistry depends on coupling within the stacked base pair array, this chemistry is remarkably sensitive to sequence-dependent DNA structure and dynamics. Here, we discuss different features of DNA charge transport chemistry, including applications as well as possible biological consequences and opportunities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / metabolism*
  • DNA Damage
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation

Substances

  • DNA