Bioorganic Chemistry
Subtitle: Nucleic Acids (Topics in Bioorganic and Biological Chemistry)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: March 28, 1996
Language: eng
Number of pages: 516
ISBN-13: 9780195084672
First sentence: Nucleic acids occupy a position of central importance in biological systems.
Description: Bioorganic Chemistry: Nucleic Acids, provides an overview of DNA and RNA, including coverage of biosynthesis, structure, and their functions in information storage and transmission. Special emphasis is given to the manner in which the individual chemistries of DNA and RNA conduce to their specific functions. The chemistry of molecules that disrupt nucleic acid biosynthesis and functions, antisense technologies involving RNA and DNA, and naturally occurring ribozymes are also covered.

Each chapter begins with an introduction that includes basic principles, a summary of key findings which support current research in the field, and an overview of current research activity. The remainder of each chapter deals in greater detail with a number of recent studies that illustrate the nature of ongoing activity in the field. All chapters have been written by leading researchers, and numerous references are given.