Some sequences of DNA conduct charge better than others. Replacing adenine with an analogue allows more sequences to transport charge effectively.
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Genereux, J., Barton, J. DNA charges ahead. Nature Chem 1, 106–107 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchem.188
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