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The 1xcs (model at right) complex is a small, simple globular DNA-drug complex, and as such lacks any traditional protein-associated structures such as secondary beta sheets or alpha helices. The complex consists of two complimentary strands of DNA. A simplified model of 1xcs is shown <scene name='48/483883/Title/4'>here,</scene> with the nitrogenous bases removed for clarity. The deoxyribose backbones can be followed from 5' to 3' following along each strand from blue to red. Note that the strands are antiparallel where they are (hydrogen) bonded. <scene name='48/483883/1xcs_with_side_chains/2'>1xcs with its hydrogen bonding regions displayed (black)</scene> visualizes this bonding in the middle region of the complex, again following each strand from blue to red from 5' to 3' ends. | The 1xcs (model at right) complex is a small, simple globular DNA-drug complex, and as such lacks any traditional protein-associated structures such as secondary beta sheets or alpha helices. The complex consists of two complimentary strands of DNA. A simplified model of 1xcs is shown <scene name='48/483883/Title/4'>here,</scene> with the nitrogenous bases removed for clarity. The deoxyribose backbones can be followed from 5' to 3' following along each strand from blue to red. Note that the strands are antiparallel where they are (hydrogen) bonded. <scene name='48/483883/1xcs_with_side_chains/2'>1xcs with its hydrogen bonding regions displayed (black)</scene> visualizes this bonding in the middle region of the complex, again following each strand from blue to red from 5' to 3' ends. | ||
The 1xcs complex also binds to metal ions in more than one location, which have been shown to be important to the drug's binding ability. Different metal ions may be present, including Na(+) and Co(2+). The main metal ions sites are colored pink in <scene name='48/483883/1xcs_with_pink_metal_ions/2'>this</scene> scene. One other metal binding site was noted, which had the ability to bind <scene name='48/483883/Barium_binding_site/1'>Ba(2+)</scene>. This ability to strongly bind metal ions was also important for x-ray crystallographic purposes, as it enabled researchers to form crystals of the complex by relying on interactions between neighboring molecules' binding sites. It is also believed that the tight packing of the 1xcs complex in its solid form contributes to its ability to retain drug molecules (see "Binding Interactions"). | The 1xcs complex also binds to metal ions in more than one location, which have been shown to be important to the drug's binding ability. Different metal ions may be present, including Na(+) and Co(2+). The main metal ions sites are colored pink in <scene name='48/483883/1xcs_with_pink_metal_ions/2'>this</scene> scene. One other metal binding site was noted, which had the ability to bind <scene name='48/483883/Barium_binding_site/1'>Ba(2+)</scene> (teal). This ability to strongly bind metal ions was also important for x-ray crystallographic purposes, as it enabled researchers to form crystals of the complex by relying on interactions between neighboring molecules' binding sites. It is also believed that the tight packing of the 1xcs complex in its solid form contributes to its ability to retain drug molecules (see "Binding Interactions"). | ||
==Binding Interactions== | ==Binding Interactions== | ||