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Theoretical modeling on the kinetics of the arsenate-ester hydrolysis: implications to the stability of As-DNA.

Authors :
Mládek A
Sponer J
Sumpter BG
Fuentes-Cabrera M
Sponer JE
Source :
Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP [Phys Chem Chem Phys] 2011 Jun 21; Vol. 13 (23), pp. 10869-71. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 11.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Quantum chemical calculations reveal that neither steric hindrance nor less polar solvent medium is able to reduce the otherwise high hydrolysis rate of arsenate-esters. These results question the stability of As-DNA not only in aqueous but also in non-aqueous environments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1463-9084
Volume :
13
Issue :
23
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21562664
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1039/c1cp20423h