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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Molecular Recognition

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  • Molecular replication in nature typically involves template-directed backbone synthesis.
  • An alternative strategy, base-filling, uses a preassembled backbone to attach sequence information via side chains.
  • This approach offers a different paradigm for creating sequence-specific polymers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate base-filling strategies for template-directed synthesis of recognition-encoded melamine oligomers (REMO).
  • To utilize hydrogen-bond base-pairing interactions for sequence determination.
  • To enhance the fidelity and selectivity of the base-filling process.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a template with 4-nitrophenol recognition units and a blank copy strand with aldehyde groups.
  • Utilized dynamic imine chemistry for reversible attachment of amine-functionalized phosphine oxide recognition units.
  • Optimized reaction conditions, including solvent and covalent linkage, to improve selectivity.

Main Results:

  • Achieved selective incorporation of phosphine oxide units into the copy strand, reaching up to 79% initially.
  • Increased selectivity to 85% by covalently attaching the blank strand to the template via a diester linker.
  • Further enhanced selectivity to 92% by conducting the reaction in toluene and subsequently reducing imines for stability.

Conclusions:

  • Demonstrated the efficacy of the base-filling strategy for template-directed synthesis of REMO.
  • Showcased the role of hydrogen-bonding, dynamic imine chemistry, and optimized reaction conditions in achieving high fidelity.
  • Highlighted factors influencing templating fidelity, including template concentration and binding affinities.