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In homogeneous aqueous solutions, copolymers of 2-vinyl-4,6-diamino-1,3,5-t
riazine with acrylamide selectively bind thymine and theobromine through co
mplementary hydrogen bonding, as confirmed by H-1-NMR and ultrafiltration e
xperiments. The corresponding monomer is inactive, indicating the predomina
nce of polymer effect for the recognition in water.