ISSN:
1573-3904
Keywords:
carboxyl protection
;
cyanoethyl ester
;
β-elimination protecting groups
;
nitrophenylethyl ester
;
peptide nucleic acids
;
PNA
;
PNA–DNA chimera
;
PNA synthesis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A convenient route for the preparation of peptide nucleic acid (PNA) monomers is described. Two different base-labile protecting groups (2-cyanoethyl and 4-nitrophenylethyl) are described for the protection of the carboxylic function of the N-(2-aminoethyl)glycine backbone during the assembly of the monomers. These groups are selectively removed yielding the desired PNA monomers in high yields, the 2-cyanoethyl group being faster and cleaner than the 4-nitrophenylethyl group. The use of PNA monomers for the preparation of DNA–PNA chimeric molecules is also discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008872823022
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