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Triplex formation by psoralen-conjugated chimeric oligonucleoside methylphosphonates.

R A Cassidy1, N S Kondo, P S Miller

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.

Biochemistry
|July 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Chimeric methylphosphonate triplex-forming oligomers (TFOs) bind to HIV DNA, with modifications enhancing stability. These nuclease-resistant TFOs show potential for biological applications due to their DNA-binding ability.

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Area of Science:

  • Oligonucleotide chemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Antiviral drug development

Background:

  • HIV-1 integrates its genetic material into host cells, making it a persistent threat.
  • Triplex-forming oligomers (TFOs) offer a potential strategy for targeting specific DNA sequences, such as those in the HIV genome.
  • Modifications to TFOs, including the use of methylphosphonate backbones and psoralen conjugation, can enhance their stability and DNA-binding properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the binding interactions between modified TFOs and a purine tract in the HIV envelope gene (env-DNA).
  • To evaluate the impact of specific chemical modifications, such as 5-propynyl-2'-deoxyuridines and methylphosphonate backbones, on TFO-DNA triplex stability.
  • To explore the potential utility of these modified TFOs in biological applications.

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Main Methods:

  • Gel mobility shift assays were employed to assess the binding affinity of TFOs to env-DNA.
  • Photo-cross-linking experiments were conducted to identify the sites of interaction and potential adduct formation.
  • Chimeric oligodeoxyribo- and oligo-2'-O-methylribo-triplex-forming oligomers (TFOs) with varying backbone compositions (methylphosphonate and phosphodiester) and base modifications were synthesized and tested.

Main Results:

  • Pyrimidine chimeric TFOs, particularly those containing 5-propynyl-2'-deoxyuridines, formed stable triplexes with HIV env-DNA, with dissociation constants as low as 400 nM.
  • The incorporation of 5-propynyl-uridine enhanced stacking interactions and hydrophobic nature, increasing binding affinity.
  • Irradiation of TFO-env-DNA triplexes resulted in photoadducts at the duplex/triplex junction, with modifications influencing adduct formation sites.

Conclusions:

  • Chimeric methylphosphonate TFOs demonstrate effective binding to HIV env-DNA, forming stable triplex structures.
  • The nuclease resistance of these modified TFOs, combined with their DNA-binding capability, suggests significant potential for use in biological experiments and therapeutic strategies.
  • Further research into TFO modifications could lead to the development of novel antiviral agents targeting HIV.