Khomutov A R, Grigorenko N A, Demin A V, Vepsalainen J, Casero R A, Woster P M
Bioorg Khim. 2005 May-Jun;31(3):303-11. doi: 10.1007/s11171-005-0037-1.
1,12-Diamino-3,6,9-triazadodecane, a new isosteric and charge-deficient analogue of spermine, is synthesized. Unlike spermine, the new analogue is an excellent chelator of Cu2+ ions. Possible applications of this compound for studying enzymes of polyamine metabolism and cellular functions of spermine are discussed. The English version of the paper: Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 2005, vol. 31, no. 3; see also http://www.maik.ru.