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

Arnošt Mládek, Jiří Šponer, Bobby G. Sumpter, Miguel Fuentes-Cabrera, Judit E. Šponer

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10869-10871
Number of pages3
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume13
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 21 2011

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