Abstract
Conjugation of usually impermeable peptide nucleic acids (PNA) to the chelator 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine strongly promotes cellular and nuclear uptake by cultured HeLa cells. Cellular accumulation is further enhanced in the presence of extracellular Zn2+.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5986-5987 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 128 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 10 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry