The Cu(II) complexes of cyclen and two of its heterosubstituted analogues were shown to be efficient oxidative DNA cleavers. The reactivity strongly depends on the heteroatom inserted into the macrocycle (O > S > N).
研究表明,环烯及其两个杂取代类似物的 Cu(II) 复合物是高效的 DNA 氧化裂解剂。反应活性在很大程度上取决于插入大环的杂原子(O > S > N)。