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Control of Solid-Supported Intra- vs Interstrand Stille Coupling Reactions for Synthesis of DNA-Oligophenylene
Chu-Fan Yang1, Thanuka Udumulla1, Ruojie Sha1
1Department of Chemistry, New York University, New York, New York 10003, United States.
Site-specific DNA functionalization is crucial for nanotechnology and medicine. This study details on-solid support palladium coupling reactions for DNA, enabling controlled intra- and interstrand connections for advanced applications.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Site-specific functionalization of programmed DNA is essential for applications in nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, and biomedicine.
- On-solid support reactions offer unique advantages for DNA conjugation compared to pre- or post-synthesis methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe on-solid support internucleotide coupling reactions for single-stranded DNA (ss-DNA).
- To develop strategies for controlling intra- and interstrand coupling in palladium-catalyzed reactions on solid supports.
- To overcome challenges associated with undesired internucleotide coupling.
Main Methods:
- Utilized palladium coupling reactions for on-solid support intra- and interstrand coupling of ss-DNAs.
- Employed dilution with a capping agent to suppress interstrand coupling and maximize intrastrand coupling.
- Investigated the use of interstrand coupling for generating dimeric organic/DNA conjugates.
Main Results:
- Successfully demonstrated palladium-catalyzed intra- and interstrand coupling of ss-DNAs on solid supports.
- Achieved control over coupling selectivity by adjusting reaction conditions, such as using a capping agent to favor intrastrand coupling.
- Showcased that interstrand coupling can be advantageous for producing specific dimeric conjugates, especially with longer terphenyl coupling partners.
Conclusions:
- On-solid support palladium coupling provides a versatile method for DNA functionalization.
- Reaction conditions can be tuned to favor either intrastrand or interstrand coupling for specific applications.
- This approach facilitates the synthesis of tailored DNA-based nanomaterials and conjugates.
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