Human telomeric G-quadruplexes undergo dynamic conversion in a molecular crowding environment

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Mar 28;47(12):3517-9. doi: 10.1039/c0cc05242f. Epub 2011 Feb 10.

Abstract

We provide a novel insight into dynamic conversion of the human telomeric G-quadruplexes and particularly a step-to-step transformation pathway of the long sequence containing two quadruplex units in K(+) solution in a molecular crowding environment, implying a possible behavior of the human telomeric DNA under physiological conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomimetics*
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / metabolism
  • G-Quadruplexes*
  • Humans
  • Kinetics
  • Potassium / chemistry
  • Telomere / genetics*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • DNA
  • Potassium