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Area of Science:

  • Molecular biology
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • G-quadruplexes are unique nucleic acid structures implicated in various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
  • Targeting G-quadruplexes offers a potential therapeutic strategy for these pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interactions of novel bi- and terpyridine derivatives with G-quadruplexes and duplex DNA.
  • To identify selective G-quadruplex ligands with potential therapeutic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Screening of 29 bi- and terpyridine derivatives for G-quadruplex binding.
  • Utilizing FRET-melting, circular dichroism, and 1H NMR spectroscopy to characterize interactions.
  • Assessing the effect of identified ligands on G-quadruplex helicase activity.

Main Results:

  • One terpyridine derivative demonstrated high selectivity for G-quadruplex structures over duplex DNA.
  • This selective ligand was found to inhibit G-quadruplex helicase activity.
  • The study identified a promising G-quadruplex ligand for further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Selective G-quadruplex ligands can be developed using pyridine-based scaffolds.
  • The identified terpyridine derivative holds potential for modulating G-quadruplex-related biological processes.
  • This work contributes to the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting G-quadruplexes.