Xeno nucleic acids (XNAs) having non-ribose scaffolds with unique supramolecular properties
Hiroyuki Asanuma, Yukiko Kamiya, Hiromu Kashida, Keiji Murayama
Abstract
We review the chemical structures of XNAs with non-ribose scaffolds, their hybridization abilities, and their unique behaviors with a particular focus on the acyclic XNAs.
Topics & Concepts
Nucleic acidRiboseSupramolecular chemistryChemistryStereochemistryCombinatorial chemistryBiochemistryMoleculeOrganic chemistryEnzymeAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesDNA and Nucleic Acid ChemistryRNA Interference and Gene Delivery