Synthesis of amine- and thiol-modified nucleoside phosphoramidites for site-specific introduction of biophysical probes into RNA.
J Org Chem
; 70(11): 4284-99, 2005 May 27.
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ABSTRACT
For studies of RNA structure, folding, and catalysis, site-specific modifications are typically introduced by solid-phase synthesis of RNA oligonucleotides using nucleoside phosphoramidites. Here, we report the preparation of two complete series of RNA nucleoside phosphoramidites; each has an appropriately protected amine or thiol functional group. The first series includes each of the four common RNA nucleotides, U, C, A, and G, with a 2'-(2-aminoethoxy)-2'-deoxy substitution (i.e., a primary amino group tethered to the 2'-oxygen by a two-carbon linker). The second series encompasses the four common RNA nucleotides, each with the analogous 2'-(2-mercaptoethoxy)-2'-deoxy substitution (i.e., a tethered 2'-thiol). The amines are useful for acylation and reductive amination reactions, and the thiols participate in displacement and oxidative cross-linking reactions, among other likely applications. The new phosphoramidites will be particularly valuable for enabling site-specific introduction of biophysical probes and constraints into RNA.
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Assunto principal:
Oligonucleotídeos
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Ácidos Fosfóricos
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Compostos de Sulfidrila
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RNA
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Amidas
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Aminas
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J Org Chem
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2005
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