Nucleic acid binders activated by light of selectable wavelength

Abstract

Let loose in the red-light district: "Caged" DNAs are described that can be activated by light of selectable wavelength. This is possible with, for example, red light, which is significantly less damaging than UV light and can permeate deeply into tissues (see scheme). (Figure Presented). © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.