Abstract
A small goal: An RNA ligase deoxyribozyme is engineered to accept a small-molecule NTP substrate in a multiple-turnover fashion. Selective binding is enforced by hydrogen bonding, and structural preorganization within the NTP itself is important for its efficient utilization as a substrate. This study points the way toward a broader use of small-molecule substrates with nucleic acid enzymes. (Figure Presented)
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7420-7424 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Deoxyribozymes
- Hydrogen bonds
- Nucleic acids
- RNA recognition
- Receptors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)