Conjugating a groove-binding motif to an Ir(iii) complex for the enhancement of G-quadruplex probe behavior† †Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Compound characterisation and supplementary data. See DOI: 10.1039/c6sc00001k

G-quadruplex groove binder benzo[d,e]isoquinoline was linked to a Ir(iii) complex to generate a highly selective DNA probe.

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