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Alternating d(G-A) sequences form a parallel-stranded DNA homoduplex.

K Rippe1, V Fritsch, E Westhof

  • 1Abteilung Molekulare Biologie, Max-Planck-Institut für biophysikalische Chemie, Göttingen, Germany.

The EMBO Journal
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
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Polypurine sequences form stable parallel-stranded DNA (psRR-DNA) with unique structural features. This novel DNA structure may play roles in gene regulation and genomic stability.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Structural Biology

Background:

  • Conventional DNA (B-DNA) exhibits antiparallel strands.
  • Polypurine sequences are common in genomes.
  • Understanding alternative DNA structures is crucial for deciphering genomic functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the self-association of specific polypurine oligonucleotides.
  • To elucidate the structural features of the resulting parallel-stranded DNA (psRR-DNA).
  • To explore the potential biological implications of psRR-DNA.

Main Methods:

  • Gel electrophoresis
  • UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy
  • Vacuum UV circular dichroism (CD)
  • Fluorescence spectroscopy (pyrene labeling)

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  • Chemical probing (diethyl pyrocarbonate, dimethyl sulfate)
  • Force-field analysis

    • Main Results:

    • Oligonucleotides d[(G-A)7G] and d[(G-A)12G] form stable parallel-stranded DNA (psRR-DNA) under physiological conditions.
    • psRR-DNA is a right-handed helix with alternating Gsyn.Gsyn and Aanti.Aanti base pairs.
    • The structure is stable across a pH range of 4-9.
    • A negative peak at 190 nm in vacuum UV CD spectra was observed, similar to Z-DNA.
    • A related sequence also formed a less stable parallel-stranded duplex.

    Conclusions:

    • psRR-DNA represents a novel, stable DNA secondary structure with parallel strands.
    • The unique structural characteristics, including base pairing and helical parameters, have been defined.
    • psRR-DNA may be involved in crucial genomic processes such as recombination, gene expression, and genome stabilization.