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G-quadruplex is a special secondary structure of nucleic acids in guanine-rich sequences of genome. G-quadruplexes have been proved to be involved in the regulation of replication, DNA damage repair, and transcription and translation of oncogenes or ...
Zhi-Yin Sun +4 more
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The Presence and Localization of G-Quadruplex Forming Sequences in the Domain of Bacteria
The role of local DNA structures in the regulation of basic cellular processes is an emerging field of research. Amongst local non-B DNA structures, the significance of G-quadruplexes was demonstrated in the last decade, and their presence and functional
Martin Bartas +9 more
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Summary: G-quadruplex structures are associated with various biological activities, while in vivo evidence is essential to confirm the formation of G-quadruplexes inside cells.
Zhen Yu +2 more
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Summary: DNA G-quadruplex is a non-canonical secondary structure that could epigenetically regulate gene expression. To investigate the regulating role of G-quadruplex, we devised an integrating method to perform the algorithm profiling and genome-wide ...
Xiaolin Wang +10 more
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G-Quadruplexes in Human Telomere: Structures, Properties, and Applications
G-quadruplexes, intricate four-stranded structures composed of G-tetrads formed by four guanine bases, are prevalent in both DNA and RNA. Notably, these structures play pivotal roles in human telomeres, contributing to essential cellular functions ...
Yan Xu, Makoto Komiyama
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Determination of G-quadruplex formation in DNA is required for the design of small molecules (drugs) targeting G-quadruplex. In previous studies, we used the fluorescent protein RHAU53-CFP capable of recognizing parallel G-quadruplex structures through a
Trương Thị Tinh Tươm +3 more
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DNA G-quadruplex structures: more than simple roadblocks to transcription?
It has been >20 years since the formation of G-quadruplex (G4) secondary structures in gene promoters was first linked to the regulation of gene expression.
Jenna Robinson +4 more
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GW-2974 is a potent tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor while SCH-442416 is a potent adenosine receptors' antagonist with high selectivity towards human adenosine A2A receptor over other adenosine receptors. The two compounds were reported to possess anti-
Alaa A Salem +2 more
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ConspectusDNA G-quadruplex secondary structures formed in guanine-rich human telomeres and oncogene promoters are functionally important and have emerged as a promising new class of cancer-specific drug targets.
Luying Chen +3 more
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Structured Waters Mediate Small Molecule Binding to G-Quadruplex Nucleic Acids
The role of G-quadruplexes in human cancers is increasingly well-defined. Accordingly, G-quadruplexes can be suitable drug targets and many small molecules have been identified to date as G-quadruplex binders, some using computer-based design methods and
Stephen Neidle
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