H-aggregation of methyl reds by the hybridization of DNA-dye conjugates

Asanuma H; Shirasuka K; Komiyama M

Chemistry Letters, Vol.31, No.4, 490-491, 2002

Two DNA-dye conjugates, which are complementary with each other. were prepared by incorporating 1,3-propanediol and Methyl Reds on D-threoninol alternately into natural DNA. By hybridizing the two strands, Methyl Reds H-aggregates were formed in the duplex.