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  • Molecular Biology
  • Photochemistry
  • Biophysics

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  • Photoinduced charge transport is crucial for DNA-based molecular electronics.
  • G-quadruplex structures are increasingly recognized for their unique structural and electronic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamics and efficiency of charge transport in DNA hairpins containing G-quadruplexes.
  • To compare charge transport in G-quadruplex structures versus traditional duplex structures.

Main Methods:

  • Femtosecond and nanosecond transient absorption spectroscopy.
  • Global analysis of spectroscopic data.
  • Utilizing DNA hairpins with stilbenedicarboxamide (Sa) and stilbenediether (Sd) moieties.

Main Results:

  • Hole transport to the Sa-•/Sd+• charge-separated state is slower but more efficient in G-quadruplexes compared to duplexes.
  • G-quadruplex structures act as effective conduits for positive charge transport.
  • The efficiency of charge transport is dependent on the number of G-quadruplex tetrads (2-4 tetrads).

Conclusions:

  • DNA G-quadruplexes are efficient pathways for positive charge transport, challenging previous notions of them acting as hole traps.
  • The findings highlight the potential of G-quadruplexes in designing DNA-based charge transport systems.