DNA and RNA quadruplex ligands

  • Anne De Cian
  • , Julien Gros
  • , Aurore Guédin
  • , Meriem Haddi
  • , Sébastien Lyonnais
  • , Lionel Guittat
  • , Jean François Riou
  • , Chantal Trentesaux
  • , Barbara Saccà
  • , Laurent Lacroix
  • , Patrizia Alberti
  • , Jean Louis Mergny

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Abstract

Guanine-rich nucleic acids can adopt unusual structures called guanine quadruplexes (G4) based on stacked guanine quartets. Both RNA and DNA backbones are compatible with G4 formation. As RNA and DNA quadruplexes may be recognized by ligands, it is important to understand the rules that govern the stability and specificity of these complexes. We explore the binding of a pyridine dicarboxamide derivative to various oligoribo- and oligodeoxyribo-nucleotides.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7-8
Number of pages2
JournalNucleic acids symposium series (2004)
Issue number52
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes

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