A G-quadruplex-based platform for the detection of Hg2+ ions using a luminescent iridium(iii) complex†
Abstract
We report herein the synthesis of a series of cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes as luminescent G-quadruplex-selective probes, which were used to construct an oligonucleotide-based platform for the dual detection and removal of Hg2+ ions.