Figure 5.
Substitutions in positions b and d. In both b and d, imino groups are detrimental for binding. In d, also a thiocarbonyl group is detrimental. In b, a thiocarbonyl group leads to increased, while a methyl group leads to reduced affinity. For cytosine and 2-imino-N-methylhydantoin, the major tautomers are shown on the bottom.