L-DNA: Applications and the Recognition of Mirror Image Nucleic Acids
 
When you think about DNA, do you consider its stereochemistry? You should! DNA is a chiral molecule, and consequently, has non-superimposable mirror images (enantiomers). On the other hand, its enantiomer, L-DNA, consists of L-deoxyribose sugars and forms left handed helices. 

L-DNA provides a powerful opportunity to develop nucleic acid-based technologies having capabilities not possible using only the native stereoisomer. As more researchers step “Through the Looking-Glass”, and use of mirror image DNA becomes more routine, completely new and exciting applications will become possible.  
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