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  • Molecular Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences at chromosome ends, crucial for genomic stability.
  • The specific physical properties and evolutionary selection of telomeric sequences remain areas of interest.
  • Understanding telomere mechanics is vital for comprehending chromosome protection and aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physical properties of various telomeric sequences (human, plant, insect, yeast) compared to non-telomeric sequences.
  • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms behind the exceptional stability of telomeres.
  • To explore the role of DNA structure formation, such as triplexes, in telomere function.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized steered molecular dynamics simulations with the nucleic acid united residue (NARES) coarse-grained force field.
  • Validated simulation results by comparing them with the all-atom AMBER14 force field and experimental data.
  • Analyzed mechanical resistance against untangling and stretching under varying pulling speeds.

Main Results:

  • Telomeric sequences demonstrated significantly higher mechanical resistance and stability compared to control non-telomeric sequences.
  • The enhanced stability is attributed to the ability of telomeres to form triplex structures and regrab loose DNA chains.
  • Slower pulling speeds increased the frequency of triplex formation and DNA regrabbing, highlighting a speed-dependent mechanism.

Conclusions:

  • Telomeric sequences possess inherent physical properties that confer exceptional stability, essential for chromosome protection.
  • The capacity for triplex formation and DNA regrabbing are key mechanisms underlying telomere resilience.
  • Experimental validation confirmed that certain sequences, like TTTTTCCCC, can mimic telomeric properties by forming triplexes.