Effects of base pairing on the one-electron reduction rate of cytosine

Chem Commun (Camb). 2003 Nov 21:(22):2840-1. doi: 10.1039/b310579b.

Abstract

Using nucleoside derivatives, which are soluble in dichloromethane, we have experimentally demonstrated that the reduction potential of cytosine is lowered by base pairing with guanine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Pairing*
  • Cytosine / analogs & derivatives
  • Cytosine / chemistry*
  • Cytosine / metabolism*
  • Electrons
  • Guanine / chemistry
  • Guanine / metabolism
  • Methylene Chloride / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Pyrenes / chemistry
  • Solubility
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence

Substances

  • Pyrenes
  • Methylene Chloride
  • Guanine
  • Cytosine
  • pyrene