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The preparation and intercalative ability of the pyrrolo[9, 10-b]phena
nthrene nucleus is described. Functionalization bf the nucleus was ach
ieved using standard indole chemistry. The utility of this template as
a DNA intercalating drug delivery system is demonstrated by synthesis
of a derived bis-chloroethylamine alkylating system and a hybrid DNA
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