Novel molecular targets for kRAS downregulation: promoter G-quadruplexes
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 region(s). 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 parallel/anti-parallel loops of lengths 2:8:10 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-MS/MS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1039525
Entities
People
- Tracy A Brooks
Organizations
- University of Mississippi