Molecular Recognition of Parallel DNA Quadruplex d(TTAGGGT)(4) by Mitoxantrone: Binding with 1:2 Stoichiometry Leading to Thermal Stabilization and Telomerase Inhibition

作者：Tripathi Sweta; Pradeep Tarikere Palakshan; Barthwal Ritu^*

来源：ChemBioChem, 2016, 17(7): 554-560.

DOI：10.1002/cbic.201500588

• circular dichroism
• G-quadruplexes
• mitoxantrone
• NMR spectroscopy
• telomerase inhibition
• thermal stabilization

The interaction of the anthraquinone derivative mitoxantrone, a semisynthetic anti-cancer drug with two non-planar side chains, with heptamer G-quadruplex d(TTAGGGT)(4), which contains the human telomere DNA sequence, was evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry, fluorescence Job plotting, absorption, and NMR and CD spectroscopy. Binding led to thermal stabilization of DNA (T-m=13-20 degrees C). The spectra revealed that two mitoxantrone molecules bind externally at two sites of the DNA quadruplex as monomers, by partial insertion of the chromophore and side-chain interaction at the grooves. The inhibition of telomerase (IC50=2m), as determined by a TRAP assay, can be attributed to thermal stabilization of the DNA quadruplex because of the interactions with mitoxantrone. The studies revealed highly specific molecular recognition between a ligand and a parallel-stranded G-quadruplex; this might serve as a platform for the rational design of new drugs.

• 出版日期2016-4-1