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. 1992 Apr 11;20(7):1697–1703. doi: 10.1093/nar/20.7.1697

B----Z DNA conformational changes induced by a family of dinuclear bis(platinum) complexes.

A Johnson 1, Y Qu 1, B Van Houten 1, N Farrell 1
PMCID: PMC312259  PMID: 1579462

Abstract

The reactions of bis(platinum) complexes of general formula [(PtClm(NH3)3-m)2(NH2(CH2)nNH2)]2(2-m)+ were studied with poly(dG-dC).poly(dG-dC), poly(dG-m5dC).poly(dG-m5dC) and poly(dG).poly(dC). When m = 0 (Complexes II, n = 2,4) the complexes are saturated 4+ cations capable only of electrostatic interactions with the polynucleotide. Where m = 1 the complexes contain two monodentate platinum coordination spheres with the chloride trans to the diamine bridge (Complexes I, n = 2,4, 1,1/t,t). Complexes I give CD spectra characteristic of a 'Z-like' conformation upon reaction with poly(dG-dC).poly(dG-dC) and poly(dG-m5dC).poly(dG-m5dC) but not poly(dG).poly(dC). The B----Z transition appears independent of interplatinum diamine chain length. As little as 1 bis(platinum) complex per 25-30 base pairs is sufficient to observe the Z-like spectrum. Covalent binding is however not a prerequisite for Z-DNA formation because the polyvalent cations II are also very effective in inducing the B----Z transition in either poly(dG-dC).poly(dG-dC) or poly (dG-m5dC).poly(dG-m5dC). In these cases, the concentrations of II required are significantly lower than analogous monomeric agents such as [Co(NH3)6]3+. The possible biological consequences of the Z-DNA induction by bis(platinum) complexes are discussed.

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