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Aug 2026
The red box: a selective G-quadruplex binder that downregulates c-MYC expression in human cells
Unlike previously reported G4-selective ligands based on Pd(ii)/Pt(ii) metallacycles, the red box achieves nanomolar affinity and selectivity through a fully metal-free, hydrazone-based scaffold, addressing key limitations related to cost, biodegradability, and long-term biocompatibility.
Paula Novo, Iván Montes de Oca, C. García-Delgado et al.
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