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  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Nanomaterials science
  • Biophysical chemistry

Background:

  • G-quadruplexes and G-triplexes are nucleic acid structures with significant biological roles.
  • Understanding the formation and interconversion of their basic motifs is crucial for DNA nanotechnology and medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide experimental evidence for the interconversion between G-quartets and G-triads.
  • To determine the relative stability of these motifs on a specific surface.
  • To deepen the fundamental understanding of G-triplex and G-quadruplex DNA structures.

Main Methods:

  • Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) for real-space imaging.
  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations for theoretical analysis.

Main Results:

  • Direct experimental observation of G-quartet and G-triad interconversion on the Au(111) surface.
  • Quantification of the relative thermodynamic stability between G-quartets and G-triads.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides key insights into the dynamic behavior of G-rich DNA motifs.
  • Findings contribute to the rational design of G-quadruplex and G-triplex based nanostructures.