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Duchardt-Ferner E, Juen M, Kreutz C, Wöhnert J. NMR resonance assignments for the tetramethylrhodamine binding RNA aptamer 3 in complex with the ligand 5-carboxy-tetramethylrhodamine. BIOMOLECULAR NMR ASSIGNMENTS 2017; 11:29-34. [PMID: 27730489 DOI: 10.1007/s12104-016-9715-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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RNA aptamers are used in a wide range of biotechnological or biomedical applications. In many cases the high resolution structures of these aptamers in their ligand-complexes have revealed fundamental aspects of RNA folding and RNA small molecule interactions. Fluorescent RNA-ligand complexes in particular find applications as optical sensors or as endogenous fluorescent tags for RNA tracking in vivo. Structures of RNA aptamers and aptamer ligand complexes constitute the starting point for rational function directed optimization approaches. Here, we present the NMR resonance assignment of an RNA aptamer binding to the fluorescent ligand tetramethylrhodamine (TMR) in complex with the ligand 5-carboxy-tetramethylrhodamine (5-TAMRA) as a starting point for a high-resolution structure determination using NMR spectroscopy in solution.
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- Elke Duchardt-Ferner
- Institute for Molecular Biosciences, Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M., Max-von-Laue-Str. 9, 60438, Frankfurt, Germany.
- Center for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance (BMRZ), Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M., Max-von-Laue-Str. 9, 60438, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Centre for Molecular Biosciences (CMBI), Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Centre for Molecular Biosciences (CMBI), Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute for Molecular Biosciences, Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M., Max-von-Laue-Str. 9, 60438, Frankfurt, Germany
- Center for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance (BMRZ), Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M., Max-von-Laue-Str. 9, 60438, Frankfurt, Germany
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Nozinovic S, Fürtig B, Jonker HRA, Richter C, Schwalbe H. High-resolution NMR structure of an RNA model system: the 14-mer cUUCGg tetraloop hairpin RNA. Nucleic Acids Res 2009; 38:683-94. [PMID: 19906714 PMCID: PMC2811024 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkp956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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We present a high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) solution structure of a 14-mer RNA hairpin capped by cUUCGg tetraloop. This short and very stable RNA presents an important model system for the study of RNA structure and dynamics using NMR spectroscopy, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and RNA force-field development. The extraordinary high precision of the structure (root mean square deviation of 0.3 A) could be achieved by measuring and incorporating all currently accessible NMR parameters, including distances derived from nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) intensities, torsion-angle dependent homonuclear and heteronuclear scalar coupling constants, projection-angle-dependent cross-correlated relaxation rates and residual dipolar couplings. The structure calculations were performed with the program CNS using the ARIA setup and protocols. The structure quality was further improved by a final refinement in explicit water using OPLS force field parameters for non-bonded interactions and charges. In addition, the 2'-hydroxyl groups have been assigned and their conformation has been analyzed based on NOE contacts. The structure currently defines a benchmark for the precision and accuracy amenable to RNA structure determination by NMR spectroscopy. Here, we discuss the impact of various NMR restraints on structure quality and discuss in detail the dynamics of this system as previously determined.
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- Senada Nozinovic
- Institute for Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Center for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt, Max-von-Laue-Strasse 7, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Hennig M, Williamson JR, Brodsky AS, Battiste JL. Recent advances in RNA structure determination by NMR. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; Chapter 7:Unit 7.7. [PMID: 18428875 DOI: 10.1002/0471142700.nc0707s02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Despite recent advances in the solution of NMR structures of RNA and RNA-ligand complexes, the rate limiting step remains the gathering of a large number of NOE and torsion restraints. Additional sources of information for structure determination of larger RNA molecules have recently become available, and it is possible to supplement NOE and J-coupling data with the measurement of dipolar couplings and cross-correlated relaxation rates in high-resolution NMR spectroscopy.
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- M Hennig
- The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, USA
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Webba da Silva M. NMR methods for studying quadruplex nucleic acids. Methods 2008; 43:264-77. [PMID: 17967697 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2007.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2007] [Accepted: 05/16/2007] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Solution NMR spectroscopy has traditionally played a central role in examining quadruplex structure, dynamics, and interactions. Here, an overview is given of the methods currently applied to structural, dynamics, thermodynamics, and kinetics studies of nucleic acid quadruplexes and associated cations.
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- Mateus Webba da Silva
- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA, UK.
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This chapter reviews the methodologies for RNA structure determination by liquid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The routine production of milligram quantities of isotopically labeled RNA remains critical to the success of NMR-based structure studies. The standard method for the preparation of isotopically labeled RNA for structural studies in solution is in vitro transcription from DNA oligonucleotide templates using T7 RNA polymerase and unlabeled or isotopically labeled nucleotide triphosphates (NTPs). The purification of the desired RNA can be performed by either denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) or anion-exchange chromatography. Our basic strategy for studying RNA in solution by NMR is outlined. The topics covered include RNA resonance assignment, restraint collection, and the structure calculation process. Selected examples of NMR spectra are given for a correctly folded 30 nucleotide-containing RNA.
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Dayie KT. Resolution enhanced homonuclear carbon decoupled triple resonance experiments for unambiguous RNA structural characterization. JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR NMR 2005; 32:129-39. [PMID: 16034664 DOI: 10.1007/s10858-005-5093-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2005] [Accepted: 03/21/2005] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Large RNAs (>30 nucleotides) suffer from extensive resonance overlap that can seriously hamper unambiguous structural characterization. Here we present a set of 3D multinuclear NMR experiments with improved and optimized resolution and sensitivity for aiding with the assignment of RNA molecules. In all these experiments strong base and ribose carbon-carbon couplings are eliminated by homonuclear band-selective decoupling, leading to improved signal to noise and resolution of the C5, C6, and C1' carbon resonances. This decoupling scheme is applied to base-type selective 13C-edited NOESY, 13C-edited TOCSY (HCCH, CCH), HCCNH, and ribose H1C1C2 experiments. The 3D implementation of the HCCNH experiment with both carbon and nitrogen evolution enables direct correlation of 13C and 15N resonances at different proton resonant frequencies. The advantages of the new experiments are demonstrated on a 36 nucleotides hairpin RNA from domain 5 (D5) of the group II intron Pylaiella littoralis using an abbreviated assignment strategy. These four experiments provided additional separation for regions of the RNA that have overlapped chemical shift resonances, and enabled the assignment of critical D5 bulge nucleotides that could not be assigned using current experimental schemes.
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- Kwaku T Dayie
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Program in Structural Biology, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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NMR spectroscopy is a powerful tool for studying proteins and nucleic acids in solution. This is illustrated by the fact that nearly half of all current RNA structures were determined by using NMR techniques. Information about the structure, dynamics, and interactions with other RNA molecules, proteins, ions, and small ligands can be obtained for RNA molecules up to 100 nucleotides. This review provides insight into the resonance assignment methods that are the first and crucial step of all NMR studies, into the determination of base-pair geometry, into the examination of local and global RNA conformation, and into the detection of interaction sites of RNA. Examples of NMR investigations of RNA are given by using several different RNA molecules to illustrate the information content obtainable by NMR spectroscopy and the applicability of NMR techniques to a wide range of biologically interesting RNA molecules.
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- Boris Fürtig
- Institute for Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Center for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Marie-Curie-Strasse 11, 60439 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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DNA oligonucleotides that have repetitive tracts of guanine bases can form G-quadruplex structures that display an amazing polymorphism. Structures of several new G-quadruplexes have been solved recently that greatly expand the known structural motifs observed in nucleic acid quadruplexes. Base triads, base hexads, and quartets that contain cytosine have recently been identified stacked over the familiar G-quartets. The current status of the diverse array of structural features in quadruplexes is described and used to provide insight into the polymorphism and folding pathways. This review also summarizes recent progress in the techniques used to probe the structures of G-quadruplexes and discusses the role of ion binding in quadruplex formation. Several of the quadruplex structures featured in this review can be accessed in the online version of this review as CHIME representations.
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- M A Keniry
- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia.
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Cromsigt J, van Buuren B, Schleucher J, Wijmenga S. Resonance assignment and structure determination for RNA. Methods Enzymol 2002; 338:371-99. [PMID: 11460559 DOI: 10.1016/s0076-6879(02)38229-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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- J Cromsigt
- Department of Medical Biosciences-Medical Biophysics, Umea University, S-901 87 Umea, Sweden
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Czernek J. An ab Initio Study of Hydrogen Bonding Effects on the 15N and 1H Chemical Shielding Tensors in the Watson−Crick Base Pairs. J Phys Chem A 2001. [DOI: 10.1021/jp003471g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jiří Czernek
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Heyrovsky Sq. 2, 162 06 Praha 6, Czech Republic
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Riek R, Pervushin K, Fernández C, Kainosho M, Wüthrich K. [(13)C,(13)C]- and [(13)C,(1)H]-TROSY in a triple resonance experiment for ribose-base and intrabase correlations in nucleic acids. J Am Chem Soc 2001; 123:658-64. [PMID: 11456577 DOI: 10.1021/ja9938276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A novel TROSY (transverse relaxation-optimized spectroscopy) element is introduced that exploits cross-correlation effects between (13)C-(13)C dipole-dipole (DD) coupling and (13)C chemical shift anisotropy (CSA) of aromatic ring carbons. Although these (13)C-(13)C effects are smaller than the previously described [(13)C,(1)H]-TROSY effects for aromatic (13)C-(1)H moieties, their constructive use resulted in further transverse relaxation-optimization by up to 15% for the resonances in a 17 kDa protein-DNA complex. As a practical application, two- and three-dimensional versions of the HCN triple resonance experiment for obtaining ribose-base and intrabase correlations in the nucleotides of DNA and RNA (Sklenar, V.; Peterson, R. D.; Rejante, M. R.; Feigon, J. J. Biomol. NMR 1993, 3, 721-727) have been implemented with [(13)C,(1)H]- and [(13)C,(13)C]-TROSY elements to reduce the rate of transverse relaxation during the polarization transfers between ribose (13)C1' and base (15)N1/9 spins, and between (13)C6/8 and N1/9 within the bases. The resulting TROSY-HCN experiment is user-friendly, with a straightforward, robust experimental setup. Compared to the best previous implementations of the HCN experiment, 2-fold and 5-fold sensitivity enhancements have been achieved for ribose-base and intrabase connectivities, respectively, for (13)C,(15)N-labeled nucleotides in structures with molecular weights of 10 and 17 kDa. TROSY-HCN experiments should be applicable also with significantly larger molecular weights. By using modified TROSY-HCN schemes, the origins of the sensitivity gains have been analyzed.
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- R Riek
- Institute für Molekularbiologie and Biophysik, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Hönggerberg, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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Lynch SR, Recht MI, Puglisi JD. Biochemical and nuclear magnetic resonance studies of aminoglycoside-RNA complexes. Methods Enzymol 2000; 317:240-61. [PMID: 10829284 DOI: 10.1016/s0076-6879(00)17018-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- S R Lynch
- Department of Structural Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305-5126, USA
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Kettani A, Basu G, Gorin A, Majumdar A, Skripkin E, Patel DJ. A two-stranded template-based approach to G.(C-A) triad formation: designing novel structural elements into an existing DNA framework. J Mol Biol 2000; 301:129-46. [PMID: 10926497 DOI: 10.1006/jmbi.2000.3932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We have designed a DNA sequence, d(G-G-G-T-T-C-A-G-G), which dimerizes to form a 2-fold symmetric G-quadruplex in which G(syn). G(anti).G(syn).G(anti) tetrads are sandwiched between all trans G. (C-A) triads. The NMR-based solution structural analysis was greatly aided by monitoring hydrogen bond alignments across N-H...N and N-H...O==C hydrogen bonds within the triad and tetrad, in a uniformly ((13)C,(15)N)-labeled sample of the d(G-G-G-T-T-C-A-G-G) sequence. The solution structure establishes that the guanine base-pairs with the cytosine through Watson-Crick G.C pair formation and with adenine through sheared G.A mismatch formation within the G.(C-A) triad. A model of triad DNA was constructed that contains the experimentally determined G.(C-A) triad alignment as the repeating stacked unit.
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- A Kettani
- Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Kettani A, Gorin A, Majumdar A, Hermann T, Skripkin E, Zhao H, Jones R, Patel DJ. A dimeric DNA interface stabilized by stacked A.(G.G.G.G).A hexads and coordinated monovalent cations. J Mol Biol 2000; 297:627-44. [PMID: 10731417 DOI: 10.1006/jmbi.2000.3524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We report on the identification of an A.(G.G.G.G).A hexad pairing alignment which involves recognition of the exposed minor groove of opposing guanines within a G.G.G.G tetrad through sheared G.A mismatch formation. This unexpected hexad pairing alignment was identified for the d(G-G-A-G-G-A-G) sequence in 150 mM Na(+) (or K(+)) cation solution where four symmetry-related strands align into a novel dimeric motif. Each symmetric half of the dimeric "hexad" motif is composed of two strands and contains a stacked array of an A.(G.G.G.G).A hexad, a G.G.G.G tetrad, and an A.A mismatch. Each strand in the hexad motif contains two successive turns, that together define an S-shaped double chain reversal fold, which connects the two G-G steps aligned parallel to each other along adjacent edges of the quadruplex. Our studies also establish a novel structural transition for the d(G-G-A-G-G-A-N) sequence, N=T and G, from an "arrowhead" motif stabilized through cross-strand stacking and mismatch formation in 10 mM Na(+) solution (reported previously), to a dimeric hexad motif stabilized by extensive inter-subunit stacking of symmetry-related A.(G.G.G.G).A hexads in 150 mM Na(+) solution. Potential monovalent cation binding sites within the arrowhead and hexad motifs have been probed by a combination of Brownian dynamics and unconstrained molecular dynamics calculations. We could not identify stable monovalent cation-binding sites in the low salt arrowhead motif. By contrast, five electronegative pockets were identified in the moderate salt dimeric hexad motif. Three of these are involved in cation binding sites sandwiched between G.G.G. G tetrad planes and two others, are involved in water-mediated cation binding sites spanning the unoccupied grooves associated with the adjacent stacked A.(G.G.G.G).A hexads. Our demonstration of A.(G. G.G.G).A hexad formation opens opportunities for the design of adenine-rich G-quadruplex-interacting oligomers that could potentially target base edges of stacked G.G.G.G tetrads. Such an approach could complement current efforts to design groove-binding and intercalating ligands that target G-quadruplexes in attempts designed to block the activity of the enzyme telomerase.
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- A Kettani
- Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Wöhnert J, Ramachandran R, Görlach M, Brown LR. Triple-resonance experiments for correlation of H5 and exchangeable pyrimidine base hydrogens in (13)C,(15)N-labeled RNA. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 1999; 139:430-433. [PMID: 10423381 DOI: 10.1006/jmre.1999.1797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Triple-resonance two-dimensional H5(C5C4N)H experiments are described that provide through-bond H5 to imino/amino connectivities in uridines and cytidines in (13)C, (15)N-labeled RNAs. The experiments employ selective INEPT steps for transferring magnetization from the H5 hydrogens through the intervening C5, C4, and N3/N4 nuclei to the imino/amino hydrogens. The improved sensitivity of these experiments for assignments in a large 43-nucleotide RNA is demonstrated.
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- J Wöhnert
- Abteilung für Molekulare Biophysik/NMR-Spektroskopie, Institut für Molekulare Biotechnologie e.V., Postfach 100813, Jena, D-07708, Germany
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Patel DJ, Suri AK, Jiang F, Jiang L, Fan P, Kumar RA, Nonin S. Structure, recognition and adaptive binding in RNA aptamer complexes. J Mol Biol 1997; 272:645-64. [PMID: 9368648 DOI: 10.1006/jmbi.1997.1281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 205] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Novel features of RNA structure, recognition and discrimination have been recently elucidated through the solution structural characterization of RNA aptamers that bind cofactors, aminoglycoside antibiotics, amino acids and peptides with high affinity and specificity. This review presents the solution structures of RNA aptamer complexes with adenosine monophosphate, flavin mononucleotide, arginine/citrulline and tobramycin together with an example of hydrogen exchange measurements of the base-pair kinetics for the AMP-RNA aptamer complex. A comparative analysis of the structures of these RNA aptamer complexes yields the principles, patterns and diversity associated with RNA architecture, molecular recognition and adaptive binding associated with complex formation.
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- D J Patel
- Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Jiang L, Suri AK, Fiala R, Patel DJ. Saccharide-RNA recognition in an aminoglycoside antibiotic-RNA aptamer complex. CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY 1997; 4:35-50. [PMID: 9070426 DOI: 10.1016/s1074-5521(97)90235-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aminoglycoside antibiotics are known to target ribosomal, retroviral and catalytic RNAs with high affinity and specificity. Recently, in vitro selection experiments have identified RNA aptamers that bind to aminoglycoside antibiotics with nanomolar affinity and stringent specificity, allowing discrimination between closely related family members. There has, to date, been limited structural information on the molecular basis of such saccharide-RNA recognition. RESULTS We describe a solution-structure determination of the tobramycin-RNA aptamer complex, obtained using NMR and molecular dynamics. The structure gives insight into the molecular features associated with saccharide-RNA recognition. Tobramycin adopts a defined alignment and binds to the RNA major groove centered about a stem-loop junction site. A portion of the bound tobramycin is encapsulated between the floor of the major groove and a looped-out cytosine residue that forms a flap over the binding site in the complex. CONCLUSIONS The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and their impact on human health continues to be a major concern in the medical community. Rational modification of existing antibiotics aimed at improving their efficacy requires a molecular view of their receptor-binding sites. We have provided such a molecular view for a member of the aminoglycoside antibiotic family that targets RNA.
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- L Jiang
- Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, new York, NY 10021, USA
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Jiang F, Fiala R, Live D, Kumar RA, Patel DJ. RNA folding topology and intermolecular contacts in the AMP-RNA aptamer complex. Biochemistry 1996; 35:13250-66. [PMID: 8855964 DOI: 10.1021/bi961345q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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We report below on the NMR structural characterization of the complex between AMP and a 40-mer RNA aptamer in aqueous solution. Resonance assignments are based on multinuclear multidimensional NMR studies on complexes uniformly 13C, 15N-labeled with either AMP or the RNA aptamer. AMP binds to an internal loop (labeled G7-G8-A9-A10-G11-A12-A13-A14-C15-U16-G17) and bulge (G34 positioned opposite the internal loop) segment in the RNA aptamer, and our NMR study provides insights into features of the RNA folding topology and the molecular recognition events in the AMP binding pocket on the RNA. Specifically, the helical stems are extended by G-G mismatch formation from either direction into the internal loop/bulge segment of the RNA aptamer on complex formation. The internal loop adopts a unique fold with the purine ring of AMP intercalated between A10 and G11 in the complex. The G8-A9-A10-AMP segment adopts certain stacking features in common with a GNRA turn and is closed by the G7.G11 mismatch pair. The purine rings of A12 and G34 (syn) are stacked on each other and participate in stablizing the AMP intercalation site. A large number of intermolecular NOEs have been identified between the AMP ligand and the G8, A10, G11, G17, U18, and G34 residues on the RNA aptamer in the complex. The Watson-Crick edge of the AMP is oriented toward the exocyclic amino group of G8, suggestive of a hydrogen-bonding alignment between G8 and AMP in the complex. The AMP sugar ring is positioned in the minor groove of the rightward helical stem centered about the G17.G34 mismatch and U18.A33 Watson-Crick pairs. The AMP binds to one face of the folded internal loop/bulge segment of the RNA aptamer while the opposite face is capped by a stacked alignment of the A13-A14-C15-U16 segment located toward the 3'-end of the internal loop segment. Globally, the two helical stems of the RNA aptamer are aligned approximately orthogonal to each other with tertiary interactions centered about the internal loop/bulge segment generating the AMP binding site on the RNA.
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- F Jiang
- Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10021, USA
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Solution structures of RNA aptamers for FMN, ATP, arginine, and citrulline reveal how oligonucleotides can fold to form selective binding pockets for biological cofactors and amino acids. These structures confirm old ideas and provide new insights about three-dimensional structures of nucleic acids and their possible role in chemical reactions.
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- J Feigon
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Molecular Biology Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1569, USA.
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