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containing three (DNA nucleosides) and four (RNA nucleosides) chiral centers respectively. Though the coordination of metal ions to nucleosides is well known, mostly the nucleobase interacts with the metal centre, and the chiral part of the nucleoside is not involved in the coordination. [1][2] Although a
as the replacement of the thymine base by different functional groups or the immobilization of the complexes by the nucleobase enables the resulting complexes to become promising candidates as catalysts for enantioselective reactions.
Conclusion
In summary, an effective route for the synthesis of 3