Patent ID: 7612057
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: C07F

Abstract:
1. A method for cleaving DNA comprising the steps of combining said DNA with a supramolecular complex selected from the group consisting of: [(2,2′-bipyridine) [(2,2′-bipyridine) [(2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine)RuCl(2,3-bis(2-pyridyl)pyrazine)RhCl [(2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine)RuCl(2,2′-bipyridimidine)RhCl wherein said supramolecular complex is present in sufficient quantity to bind to and cleave said DNA; and exposing said DNA to light or radiant energy sufficient to activate said supramolecular complex to cleave said DNA.