Chemical modification of schizophyllan by introduction of a cationic charge into the side chain which enhances the thermal stability of schizophyllan–poly(C) complexesElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: experimental details and CD spectra. See http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/cc/b1/b105609n/This is the 9th paper in the series ‘Polysaccharide–polynucleotide complexes’.

Abstract

Combining oxidation with periodate and reductive amination, the amino group is introduced only in the side chain of schizophyllan and the product can bind to poly(C) with a higher dissociation temperature than that of the unmodified schizophyllan and poly(C) complex.