Abstract
Water soluble N-confused porphyrins, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(α-pyridinio- p-tolyl)-2-aza-21-carbaporphyrin (pPyNCP) and its N-methyl derivative, 2-N-methyl-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(α-pyridinio-p-tolyl)-2-aza-21- carbaporphyrin (NMe-pPyNCP), have been synthesized by introducing cationic side-arms at the meso-positions of N-confused porphyrin. Their acid-base properties (pK 1-4 ) and DNA-binding ability in aqueous solutions were elucidated in comparison with the corresponding porphyrin derivative. Photophysical behaviors of pPyNCP were largely influenced by buffer compositions and DNA structures, whereas NMe-pPyNCP is considerably robust against these factors. In addition, significant enhancement of the fluorescence was observed with NMe-pPyNCP by the addition of DNA. The unique properties of pPyNCP and NMe-pPyNCP stem from the confused pyrrole rings in the macrocycle.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4157-4166 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 12 2008 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry