Intercalating Agents

**Definition:** Agents that are capable of inserting themselves between the successive bases in DNA, thus kinking, uncoiling or otherwise deforming it and therefore preventing its proper functioning. They are used in the study of DNA.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.720.470.410.360

**Synonyms:** - Intercalator - Intercalating Agent - Intercalating Ligand - Intercalative Compound - Intercalative Compounds - Intercalators - Intercalating Ligands