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Accession Number:
AD1039525
Title:
Novel molecular targets for kRAS downregulation: promoter G-quadruplexes
Corporate Author:
University of Mississippi University United States
Report Date:
2016-11-01
Abstract:
The aim of this project was to characterize the biologically relevant non-canonical G-quadruplex G4 structure within the promoter of the kRAS oncogene, and to determine the transcriptional regulation of the kRAS gene, particularly as it relates to the G4-forming regions. Throughout the proposal, we elucidated a predominant G4 structure within the mid-G4-forming region of the promoter under varying co-solvent and nucleoplasm conditions, and described the structure as having mixed parallelanti-parallel loops of lengths 2810 in the 5-3 direction. Using selective small molecules for the mid- and near-G4 regions, we further supported the ideal target for therapeutic development to be the mid-region structure. In support of aim 2, we examined the binding and functional effects of transcription factors predicted to bind to the G4-forming regions Sp1, MAZ, and p53. While some of these silenced transcription, we expanded our search for activators to the entire promoter, examined the effects of E2F, AP1 and PPAR-gamma and searched for more interactive agents by LC-MSMS.
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,15 Aug 2014,14 Aug 2016
Pages:
0027
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;
File Size:
4.49MB
