Abstract
We synthesized a DNA-based fluorescent sensor, tailored to the recognition and signaling for hydrophobic guest molecules. The sensor molecule is made of three functional moieties, per-O-methylated β-cyclodextrin (per-Me-β-CD), DNA, and pyrene as guest-binding, dimerizing, and signaling ones, respectively. Addition of a porphyrin derivative as a hydrophobic guest molecule induced emission switching of the sensor molecule from monomer to excimer due to the DNA hybridization promoted by the host-guest binding.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1132-1134 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Bioconjugate Chemistry |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008/06 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Organic Chemistry