The B goes to Z transition of poly(dG-dC) . poly(dG-dC) modified by some platinum derivatives.

AUTOR(ES)

Malfoy, B

RESUMO

Poly(dG-dC) . poly(dG-dC) was modified by chlorodiethylenetriamino platinum (II) chloride, cis-dichlorodiammine platinum (II) and trans-dichlorodiammine platinum (II), respectively. The conformation of these modified poly(dG-dC) . poly(dG-dC) was studied by circular dichroism. In 4 M Na+, the circular dichroism spectra of poly(dG-dC)dien-Pt (0 less than or equal to rb less than or equal to 0.2) are similar (rb is the amount of bound platinum per base). It is concluded that the conformation of these polymers belongs to the Z-family. Dien-Pt complexes stabilize the Z-form. The midpoint of the Z goes to B transition of poly(dG-dC)dien-Pt(0.12) is at 0.2 M NaCl. Moreover another B goes to Z transition is observed at lower salt concentration (midpoint at 6 mM NaCl). In 1 mM phosphate buffer, the stability of Z-poly(dG-dC)dien-Pt(0.12) is greatly affected by the presence of small amounts of EDTA. Poly(dG-dC) . poly(dG-dC) modified by cis-Pt and trans-Pt complexes do not adopt the Z-form even in high salt concentration.

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