Chemistry and Biology of Artificial Nucleic Acids

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of artificial nucleic acids. Covering a tremendous amount of literature on the chemistry, biology, and structure of artificial nucleic acids, it will constitute an invaluable source of information for the specialist and for young researchers interested in starting a career in this fascinating field of research alike. This book combines the contributions of many of the major players in this research field, and covers the synthesis of sugar-, base- and backbone-modified nucleic acids, their structural characteristics studied by X-ray crystallography, and NMR in solution as well as their chemical and biological properties.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3906390675
• ISBN13: 9783906390673
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Wiley-Vch
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 3.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.0" x 9.7"