Issue 83, 2018

Design, synthesis, and applications of DNA–macrocyclic host conjugates

Abstract

With this Feature Article we review, for the first time, the development of DNA–host conjugates—a nascent yet rapidly growing research focus within the ambit of DNA supramolecular chemistry. Synthetic hosts (such as cyclodextrins, cucurbiturils, and calixarenes) are well-suited to be partnered with DNA, since DNA assembly and host–guest binding both thrive in aqueous media, are largely orthogonal, and exhibit controllable and input-responsive properties. The covalent braiding of these two supramolecular synthons thus leads to advanced self-assemblies and nanostructures with exciting function that range from drug delivery agents to input-triggered switches. The latter class of DNA–host conjugates have been demonstrated to precisely control protein activity, and have also been used as modulable catalysts and versatile biosensors.

Graphical abstract: Design, synthesis, and applications of DNA–macrocyclic host conjugates

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
17 Aug 2018
Accepted
18 Sep 2018
First published
19 Sep 2018

Chem. Commun., 2018,54, 11668-11680

Author version available

Design, synthesis, and applications of DNA–macrocyclic host conjugates

X. Zhou, P. Pathak and J. Jayawickramarajah, Chem. Commun., 2018, 54, 11668 DOI: 10.1039/C8CC06716C

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