Title
Strong and Specific Recognition of CAG/CTG Repeat DNA (5’-dWGCWGCW-3’) by a Cyclic Pyrrole-Imidazole Polyamide
Author
Yuki Hirose, Tomo Ohno, Dr. Sefan Asamitsu, Kaori Hayashi, Dr. Toshikazu Bando, Hiroshi Sugiyama
Year
2021
Journal
ChemBioChem
Abstract
Abnormally expanded CAG/CTG repeat DNA sequences lead to a variety of neurological diseases, such as Huntington's disease. Here, we synthesized a cyclic pyrrole-imidazole polyamide (cPIP), which can bind to the minor groove of the CAG/CTG DNA sequence. The double-stranded DNA melting temperature (Tm) and surface plasmon resonance assays revealed the high binding affinity of the cPIP. In addition, next-generation sequencing showed that the cPIP had high specificity for its target DNA sequence.
Instrument
LC-2000, V-750
Keywords
DNA, sequence, Tm