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Noncovalently bound complexes between highly basic sites of 12 guanidinium compounds and single-stranded DNA were studied using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry. 6-Aza-2-thiothymine (ATT) was used as the matrix in the presence of ammonium citrate, and spectra were recorded in the positive ion mode. Detailed control experiments confirmed unambiguously the high selectivity and specificity of the guanidinium moiety for phosphate groups of DNA. The results verify the binding stoichiometry and show preferential binding of hydrophobic binders (pyrene and anthracene guanidinium derivatives) to all sequences examined. In addition, we demonstrate that electrostatic noncovalent interactions are strengthened with phosphorothioate analogs of DNA. These results clearly highlight the structure-directing role of the self-assembling organic species and strongly emphasize the significance of concentration, hydrophobicity, hydrogen-bonding, and π-π interactions of the artificial receptor in the formation of these noncovalent complexes. Because of the ability of DNA-binding compounds to influence gene expression, and therefore cell proliferation and differentiation, the interactions described above could be important in providing a better understanding of the mechanism of action of these noncovalent genetic regulators.
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Ohara, K., Smietana, M. & Vasseur, J.J. Characterization of specific noncovalent complexes between guanidinium derivatives and single-stranded DNA by MALDI. The official journal of The American Society for Mass Spectrometry 17, 283–291 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasms.2005.11.005
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