Chelate-tethered nucleobases: New architectures and insights in metal ion–nucleobase chemistry

Over the last decade chelate-tethered nucleobases have been explored as models for metal ion–DNA interactions as well as to extend the molecular architecture of metal complexes capable of base-pair hydrogen bonding. Here we present an overview of the area.

Graphical abstractAn overview of the coordination chemistry of chelate-tethered nucleobases is presented detailing uses as models for metal ion–DNA interactions as well as to examples which extend the molecular architecture of metal–nucleobase complexes capable of base-pair hydrogen bonding.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide