期刊
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
卷 1861, 期 5, 页码 1229-1236出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2016.11.007
关键词
G-quadruplex; Hairpin; HPV; Nucleic acids structures; NMR; Single nucleotide polymorphism
资金
- Slovenian Research Agency [ARRS] [P1-242, J1-6733]
- Slovak Research and Development Agency [APVV-0280-11]
- Slovak Grant Agency [1/0131/16]
Background: Infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) can lead to development of cancer of the head and neck and anogenital regions. G-rich sequences found in genomes of high-risk HPVs can fold into non-canonical secondary structures that could serve as 3D motifs distinct from double-stranded DNA and present recognition sites for ligands and opportunity for gene expression modulation. Methods: Combination of UV, CD and NMR spectroscopy and PAGE electrophoresis were used as they offer complementary insights into structural changes of G-rich oligonucleotides. Results: G-rich region of HPV16 is shown to preferentially form hairpin structures, while regions of HPV18, HPV52 and HPV58 fold into four-stranded DNA structures called G-quadruplexes. Single nucleotide polymorphisms found in G-rich sequences have been found to promote formation of hairpin structures of HPV16 and have affected number of species formed in G-rich region of HPV52, whereas they have exhibited minimal effect on the formation of HPV18 and HPV58 G-quadruplex structures. These structural changes were reflected in differences in apparent thermal stabilities. Conclusions: Potential of G-rich sequences as drug targets was evaluated based on the results of the current study. HPV16 and HPV18 are considered less appropriate targets due to several single nucleotide polymorphisms and low stability, respectively. On the other hand, HPV52 and HPV58 could be used for small-molecule mediated stabilization. General significance: G-rich sequences occurring in high-risk HPVs can fold into hairpin and G-quadruplex structures that could be potentially utilized as drug targets. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Gquadruplex Guest Editor: Dr. Concetta Giancola and Dr. Daniela Montesarchio. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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