Abstract
Enzyme impressionist: A DNAzyme consisting of hemin combined with a G-quadruplex was shown to mimic the activity of NADH oxidase under aerobic conditions and of NADH peroxidase under anaerobic conditions. Along with these new biocatalytic activities, the hemin/G-quadruplex complex is also capable of regenerating the biologically important NAD+ cofactor in both cycles (see picture).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11710-11714 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 49 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2 Dec 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- DNA structures
- DNAzymes
- G-quadruplexes
- enzymes