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Stabilization of triple-helical nucleic acids by basic oligopeptides

V N Potaman1, R R Sinden

  • 1Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University, Houston 77030-3303, USA.

Biochemistry
|November 14, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Basic peptides, like pentalysine, effectively stabilize intermolecular triplex DNA structures, reducing the need for high oligonucleotide concentrations. These findings highlight peptides as promising agents for triplex DNA applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Intermolecular triplex DNA is crucial for various biological processes.
  • Stabilization of triplex DNA typically relies on metal cations and polyamines to counteract phosphate repulsion.
  • Understanding factors that enhance triplex DNA stability is key for therapeutic and research applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of basic oligopeptides in stabilizing intermolecular triplex DNA.
  • To compare the stabilizing effects of different basic peptides with known stabilizers like metal ions and polyamines.
  • To determine the optimal conditions and peptide concentrations for triplex DNA stabilization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a quantitative chemical-probing assay to assess triplex DNA stability.

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  • Protected duplex guanines in homopyrimidine.homopurine sequences from dimethyl sulfate modification.
  • Studied the effects of magnesium ions, spermine, and various lysine-rich peptides on triplex formation and stability at different pH levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Intermolecular pyrimidine.purine*pyrimidine (Py.Pu*Py) triplexes were readily formed and stabilized by magnesium ions at pH 5.
    • Lysine-rich peptides, particularly pentalysine, significantly enhanced triplex stability up to pH 6.5-7.0.
    • Basic peptides were more effective stabilizers for Py.Pu*Py triplexes than Py.Pu*Pu triplexes, and reduced the required concentration of triplex-forming oligonucleotides.

    Conclusions:

    • Basic oligopeptides, especially pentalysine, are effective stabilizers of intermolecular triplex DNA.
    • Peptide-mediated stabilization extends the functional pH range of triplex DNA.
    • These peptides offer a promising alternative or adjunct to traditional stabilizers, potentially reducing oligonucleotide requirements in triplex-based applications.