The methyl groups in copper complex 1 not only prevent dimerization but also activate the complex for RNA hydrolysis. The half-life for the hydrolysis of ApA (0.5 mM) promoted by 1 is only 3 min. Thus 1 is currently the most effective transition metal complex for hydrolyzing RNA.
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