Title of article :
DNA-Binding Fourfold Spermine Functionalized Perylene Bisimide Dye
Author/Authors :
Krauß, Stefanie Universität Würzburg - Institut für Organische Chemie, Germany , Lysetska, Marina Universität Würzburg - Institut für Organische Chemie, Germany , Würthner, Frank Universität Würzburg - Institut für Organische Chemie, Germany
Abstract :
A spermine functionalized perylene bisimide dye has been synthesized which is highly water soluble at neutral pH and binds effectively to DNA through electrostatic interactions as confirmed by fluorescence and AFM studies.
Keywords :
Water , soluble perylene bisimide dye , fluorescent dye , DNA , dye interaction , AFM
Journal title :
letters in organic chemistry
Journal title :
letters in organic chemistry
