ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Template-directed condensation
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Phosphorimidazolides
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Oligonucleotides with alternating sequence
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Linkage isomerism
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Prebiotic
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary We have prepared substantial quantities of the alternating polymers poly(U-G) and poly(C-A) and have used them as templates for the self-condensation of ImpApC, ImpCpA, ImpGpU and ImpUpG. We find that the condensation of ImpGpU and ImpUpG on poly(C-A) is efficient, the condensation of ImpCpA on poly(U-G) is moderately efficient, while the condensation of ImpApC on poly(U-C) proceeds poorly. In many cases, the product is predominantly 3′-5′-linked. These reactions demonstrate unequivocally, for the first time, that template-directed reactions occur in double-helical structures. Furthermore, they describe for the first time a pair of reactions in which each of two complementary polymers facilitates the synthesis of the other. The prebiotic significance of these findings is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01732491
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