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Intramolecular G-quadruplexes are stable DNA structures. Their formation and stability are influenced by loop length and nucleotide composition, with distinct folding patterns observed in potassium versus sodium ions.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Intramolecular G-quadruplexes are DNA structures with potential roles in telomeres and oncogene promoters.
  • Understanding their formation and stability is crucial for genomic research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of loop length and nucleotide composition on G-quadruplex stability and folding.
  • To compare G-quadruplex formation in potassium and sodium ion conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized and analyzed 27 DNA sequences with varying loop lengths and compositions (GGGHGGGN3-9GGGHGGG motif).
  • Assessed quadruplex stability using melting temperature (Tm) measurements in Na+ and K+.
  • Determined folding topology via circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy and electrophoresis.

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Main Results:

  • All sequences formed highly stable quadruplexes in potassium (Tm 55-83°C).
  • Quadruplexes formed in sodium but with significantly reduced Tm (21-36°C difference).
  • Longer central loops (9 bases) had minimal impact on stability; pyrimidines were preferred in single-base loops.

Conclusions:

  • G-quadruplex folding topology is robust in potassium but diverse and sequence-dependent in sodium.
  • Sequence motifs studied are prone to forming stable G-quadruplexes, relevant to genomic regions.