A G-quadruplex-based platform for the detection of Hg2+ ions using a luminescent iridium(iii) complex

Sheng Lin, Bingyong He, Daniel Shiu-Hin Chan, Philip Wai Hong Chan, Chung Hang Leung, Dik Lung Ma*

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Abstract

We report herein the synthesis of a series of cyclometalated iridium(iii) complexes as luminescent G-quadruplex-selective probes, which were used to construct an oligonucleotide-based platform for the dual detection and removal of Hg2+ ions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)54826-54831
Number of pages6
JournalRSC Advances
Volume4
Issue number97
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)

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