J. Iran. Chem. Soc., Vol. 2, No. 2 June 2005, pp.78~84.

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AZT Binding to DNA and RNA: Molecular Modeling and Biological Significance


H.A. Tajmir-Riahi


Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Quêbec at Trois-Rivières, C.P. 500,
(Quêbec) Canada G9A 5H7


In this review we report the application of molecular modeling based on different analytical methods to locate the binding sites of anti-AIDS drug azidothymidine (AZT) in the major and minor grooves of DNA and RNA duplexes. The effects of drug complexation on nucleic acids secondary structures and the biological implication are discussed.


Keywords: RNA, DNA, AZT, Binding site, Binding constant, Molecular modeling

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