PNA_oligo [SO_0001011]

Peptide nucleic acid, is a chemical not known to occur naturally but is artificially synthesized and used in some biological research and medical treatments. The PNA backbone is composed of repeating N-(2-aminoethyl)-glycine units linked by peptide bonds. The purine and pyrimidine bases are linked to the backbone by methylene carbonyl bonds.

PNA_oligo

ID: SO_0001011

Class

Peptide nucleic acid, is a chemical not known to occur naturally but is artificially synthesized and used in some biological research and medical treatments. The PNA backbone is composed of repeating N-(2-aminoethyl)-glycine units linked by peptide bonds. The purine and pyrimidine bases are linked to the backbone by methylene carbonyl bonds.

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Classification

Relationships

  • has quality: PNA

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
peptide nucleic acid exact synonym
PNA oligo exact synonym