Molecular modelling of the interactions of tetra-(4-N-methyipyridyi) porphin with TA and CG sites on DNA

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The molecular structure of the DNA-intercalating ligand tetra-(4-N-methylpyridyl) porphin has been determined by X-ray crystallography. The porphyrin has a precise centre of symmetry; the central core is planar, with the N-methylpyridyl groups inclined to it at angles of 66-72°. Molecular modelling of this structure into TpA and CpG sites of intercalated DNA, has been performed, and approximate energetics calculated. It has been shown that only the CpG site can have full ligand intercalation, since the thymine methyl group sterically hinders such geometry at TpA sites. Modelling indicates the importance of electrostatic effects in the low-energy forms of intercalated and part-intercalated c02omplexes at both sequences. © 1987 IRL Press Limited, Oxford, England.

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Ford, K. G., Pearl, L. H., & Neidle, S. (1987). Molecular modelling of the interactions of tetra-(4-N-methyipyridyi) porphin with TA and CG sites on DNA. Nucleic Acids Research, 15(16), 6553–6562. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/15.16.6553

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