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Publication Abstract from PubMed
The synthesis of a novel group of quinacridine-based ligands (MMQs) is described along with an evaluation of their G-quadruplex binding properties. A set of biophysical assays was applied to characterize their interaction with DNA quadruplexes: FRET-melting experiments and equilibrium microdialysis were used to evaluate their quadruplex affinity and their ability to discriminate quadruplexes across a broad panel of DNA structures. All data collected support the proposed model of interaction of these compounds with G-quadruplexes, which is furthermore confirmed by a solution structure determined by 2D NMR experiments. Finally, the activity of the MMQ series against tumor cell growth is reported, and the data support the potential of quadruplex-interactive compounds for use in anticancer approaches.
G-Quadruplex Recognition by Quinacridines: a SAR, NMR, and Biological Study.,Hounsou C, Guittat L, Monchaud D, Jourdan M, Saettel N, Mergny JL, Teulade-Fichou MP ChemMedChem. 2007 May;2(5):655-66. PMID:17385760[1]
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References
- ↑ Hounsou C, Guittat L, Monchaud D, Jourdan M, Saettel N, Mergny JL, Teulade-Fichou MP. G-Quadruplex Recognition by Quinacridines: a SAR, NMR, and Biological Study. ChemMedChem. 2007 May;2(5):655-66. PMID:17385760 doi:10.1002/cmdc.200600286