The period covered by this document is from the beginning of 1995 through late 1997. The
most recent comprehensive review of this topic appeared in 1994 (1) and covered late 1991 …

The DNA photoswitch [Ru (bpy) 2dppz] 2+(bpy= 2, 2′-bipyridine, dppz= dipyrido [3, 2-a:
2′, 3′-c] phenazine) has attracted much attention and become a powerful tool for studying …

A novel microscale and surface-based method for the study of the interactions of DNA with
other redox-active molecules using DNA-modified electrodes is described. The method is …

By the incorporation of methyl groups on the ancillary ligand of phen and bpy, different DNA-
binding behaviors of complexes 1 and 2 were characterized. Different binding rates of the …

Since the mid 1970's interest in the chemistry and applications of ruthenium polypyridyl
complexes has increased steadily. In this perspective, the development of this area is …

To study the electronic interactions in donor–acceptor (D–A) ensembles, D and A fragments
are coupled in a single molecule. Specifically, a tetrathiafulvalene (TTF)‐fused dipyrido [3, 2 …

This review primarily covers studies of ruthenium (II) complexes with the dppz (dipyrido [2, 3-
a: 3′, 2′-c] phenazine) ligand; in solution, in polymers and surfactant/lipid media, and …

Recent research on the study of the interaction of ruthenium polypyridyl compounds and
defined sequence nucleic acids is reviewed. Particular emphasis is paid to complexes [Ru …

Heteroleptic Cu (I) complexes are a promising alternative towards traditional Ru (II)
photosensitizers. In particular, Cu (I) complexes of the type [Cu (P^ P)(N^ N)]+, where N^ N …

Sensors capable of transducing G-quadruplex DNA binding are important both in solution
and for imaging and interrogation in cellulo. Ru (II)-based light switches incorporating …