Topology-selective photo-crosslinking of G-quadruplexes via dual G-quartet and groove recognition†
Abstract
The novel photo-crosslinking ligand 6OTD-Bp, bearing an alkylamine benzophenone (Bp) with macrocyclic hexaoxazole (6OTD), was shown to preferentially ligate with hybrid G4s through recognizing both G-quartets and their characteristic wide groove. Higher crosslinking yield was observed for hybrid G4 with wider grooves.