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Kumagai K, Okubo H, Amano R, Kozu T, Ochiai M, Horiuchi M, Sakamoto T. Selection of aptamers using β-1,3-glucan recognition protein-tagged proteins and curdlan beads. J Biochem 2023; 174:433-440. [PMID: 37500079 DOI: 10.1093/jb/mvad059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
Abstract
RNA aptamersare nucleic acids that are obtained using the systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) method. When using conventional selection methods to immobilize target proteins on matrix beads using protein tags, sequences are obtained that bind not only to the target proteins but also to the protein tags and matrix beads. In this study, we performed SELEX using β-1,3-glucan recognition protein (GRP)-tags and curdlan beads to immobilize the acute myeloid leukaemia 1 (AML1) Runt domain (RD) and analysed the enrichment of aptamers using high-throughput sequencing. Comparison of aptamer enrichment using the GRP-tag and His-tag suggested that aptamers were enriched using the GRP-tag as well as using the His-tag. Furthermore, surface plasmon resonance analysis revealed that the aptamer did not bind to the GRP-tag and that the conjugation of the GRP-tag to RD weakened the interaction between the aptamer and RD. The GRP-tag could have acted as a competitor to reduce weakly bound RNAs. Therefore, the affinity system of the GRP-tagged proteins and curdlan beads is suitable for obtaining specific aptamers using SELEX.
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Key Words
- SELEX.Abbreviations:
AML1, acute myeloid leukaemia 1; βGRP, β-1,3-glucan recognition protein; GST, glutathione S-transferase; His-tag, poly histidine tag; HTS, high-throughput sequencing; MBP, maltose-binding protein; RD, Runt domain; RUNX1, RUNX family transcription factor 1; SELEX, systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment; SPR, surface plasmon resonance
- aptamer
- curdlan
- βGRP
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Affiliation(s)
- Kazuyuki Kumagai
- Department of Life Science, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba 275-0016, Japan
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- Department of Life Science, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba 275-0016, Japan
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- Department of Life Science, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba 275-0016, Japan
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- Research Institute for Clinical Oncology, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina, Kitaadachi, Saitama 362-0806, Japan
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- Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University, Kita-19, Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0819, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, 1757 Kanazawa, Toubetsu, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-0293, Japan
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- Department of Life Science, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba 275-0016, Japan
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A review: Construction of aptamer screening methods based on improving the screening rate of key steps. Talanta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.124003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Park Y, Dang TV, Jeong U, Kim MI, Kim J. Comparison of Optical and Electrical Sensor Characteristics for Efficient Analysis of Attachment and Detachment of Aptamer. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:979. [PMID: 36354488 PMCID: PMC9688426 DOI: 10.3390/bios12110979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Nucleic acid aptamer-based research has focused on achieving the highest performance for bioassays. However, there are limitations in evaluating the affinity for the target analytes in these nucleic acid aptamer-based bioassays. In this study, we mainly propose graphene oxide (GO)-based electrical and optical analyses to efficiently evaluate the affinity between an aptamer and its target. We found that an aptamer-coupled GO-based chip with an electrical resistance induced by a field-effect transistor, with aptamers as low as 100 pM, can detect the target, thrombin, at yields as low as 250 pM within five minutes. In the optical approach, the fluorescent dye-linked aptamer, as low as 100 nM, was efficiently used with GO, enabling the sensitive detection of thrombin at yields as low as 5 nM. The cantilever type of mechanical analysis also demonstrated the intuitive aptamer-thrombin reaction in the signal using dBm units. Finally, a comparison of electrical and optical sensors' characteristics was introduced in the attachment and detachment of aptamer to propose an efficient analysis that can be utilized for various aptamer-based research fields.
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- Yejin Park
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- SKhynix, Gyeongchung-daero 2091, Bubal-eup, Incheon-si 17336, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea
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Lapa SA, Antipova OS, Chudinov AV. New Method for Evaluating the Substrate Efficiency of Modified Deoxynucleoside Triphosphates for Selex. Mol Biol 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893322030086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Baba SA, Jain S, Navani NK. A reliable, quick and universally applicable method for monitoring aptamer SELEX progress. Gene 2021; 774:145416. [PMID: 33444681 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2021.145416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Nucleic acid aptamers for biosensing are developed from a complex ssDNA library through Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) process. Monitoring of SELEX process is crucial for generating high-affinity aptamers. Extant methods for monitoring aptamer selection are either arduous or give false-positive signals, which adversely impact the outcome of selection. We describe a colorimetric, simple and cost-effective, novel method to monitor the progress of in vitro selections. The power of rolling circle amplification (RCA) and inherent Horse Radish Peroxidase (HRP)-mimicking activity of G-quadruplex/hemin DNAzyme were employed to produce a colorimetric signal. A unique extension of DNA population at 3'-OH end by PCR generated concatenated repeats by rolling circle amplification (RCA) reaction. Oxidation of substrate ABTS (2, 2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) in presence of H2O2 and hemin cofactor produced colorimetric signal. Analysis of the signal generated by the DNA pool bound to their target provided a quantitative measurement of SELEX. We demonstrate the reproducibility and accuracy of the method by evaluating the progress of two discrete selections.
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- Shahnawaz A Baba
- Chemical Biology Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 247667, India
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- Chemical Biology Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 247667, India
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- Chemical Biology Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 247667, India.
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Yasmeen F, Seo H, Javaid N, Kim MS, Choi S. Therapeutic Interventions into Innate Immune Diseases by Means of Aptamers. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12100955. [PMID: 33050544 PMCID: PMC7600108 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12100955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
The immune system plays a crucial role in the body's defense system against various pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as recognizes non-self- and self-molecules. The innate immune system is composed of special receptors known as pattern recognition receptors, which play a crucial role in the identification of pathogen-associated molecular patterns from diverse microorganisms. Any disequilibrium in the activation of a particular pattern recognition receptor leads to various inflammatory, autoimmune, or immunodeficiency diseases. Aptamers are short single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid molecules, also termed "chemical antibodies," which have tremendous specificity and affinity for their target molecules. Their features, such as stability, low immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and facile screening against a target, make them preferable as therapeutics. Immune-system-targeting aptamers have a great potential as a targeted therapeutic strategy against immune diseases. This review summarizes components of the innate immune system, aptamer production, pharmacokinetic characteristics of aptamers, and aptamers related to innate-immune-system diseases.
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Mohammadinezhad R, Jalali SAH, Farahmand H. Evaluation of different direct and indirect SELEX monitoring methods and implementation of melt-curve analysis for rapid discrimination of variant aptamer sequences. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2020; 12:3823-3835. [PMID: 32676627 DOI: 10.1039/d0ay00491j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential enrichment (SELEX) is an iterative method for in vitro selection of aptamers from a random synthetic oligonucleotide library. Successful retrieving of aptamers by SELEX relies on optimization of various steps including target immobilization, aptamer partitioning, amplification, and ssDNA generation, which all require spending considerable effort and cost. Furthermore, due to the random nature of the initial library, SELEX may redirect toward the selection of low-affinity aptamers that are over-represented in the ssDNA population due to PCR bias. Thus, precise monitoring of the SELEX process is crucial to ensure the selection of target-specific aptamers. In the present study, we investigated the reliability and simplicity of different direct and indirect monitoring methods including UV-Vis spectroscopy, real-time PCR quantification and melt-curve analysis, electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) and enzyme-linked oligonucleotide assay (ELONA) for selection of DNA aptamers for a protein target. All the examined methods were capable of illustrating the gradual evolution of specific aptamers by the progression of SELEX and showed almost similar results regarding the identification of the enriched round of selection. Moreover, we describe the use of melt-curve analysis in the colony real-time PCR method as a simple, robust, and repeatable tool for pre-sequencing separation of distinct aptamer clones.
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- Rezvan Mohammadinezhad
- Research Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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Liu Q, Zhang W, Chen S, Zhuang Z, Zhang Y, Jiang L, LIN JS. SELEX tool: a novel and convenient gel-based diffusion method for monitoring of aptamer-target binding. J Biol Eng 2020; 14:1. [PMID: 31956340 PMCID: PMC6956507 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-019-0223-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Aptamers, single-stranded DNAs or RNAs, can be selected from a library containing random sequences using a method called Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment (SELEX). In SELEX, monitoring the enriching statuses of aptamer candidates during the process is a key step until today. Conformational change of an aptamer caused by target-binding in gel can be used to indicate its statuses of binding. RESULTS In this study, an easy-to-implement gel-based diffusion method (GBDM) was developed to monitor the interaction between enriched aptamer candidates and their targets. In order to prove the concept, characterization of aptamers targeting their targets including protein (thrombin) and non-protein molecules (acetamiprid, ATP, atrazine, profenofos and roxithromycin), respectively, were performed using mini gels. Our method has advantages over the common methods including easy performed with labor- and time- saving in experimental operation. The concept has been proven by monitoring enrichment of dynamic aptamer candidate libraries targeting a small molecule 2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) acetic acid (DDA) during SELEX process. A mini gel cassette was designed and fabricated by our laboratory to make mini agarose gels for diffusion with different directions. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that GBDM, in particular, chasing diffusion is suitable for monitoring the interaction between enriched aptamer candidates and their targets. These pioneering efforts are helpful for novel aptamer selection by breaking through the technical bottleneck of aptamer development and helpful for development of novel aptasensors.
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- Qingxiu Liu
- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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- School of Medicine, Huaqiao University, 269 Chenghua Rd, Fengze, Quanzhou, 362021 Fujian China
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Radko SP, Lapa SA, Chudinov AV, Khmeleva SA, Mannanova MM, Kurbatov LK, Kiseleva YY, Zasedatelev AS, Lisitsa AV. [Evaluation of the diversity of random DNA-libraries by the shape of amplification curves for estimation of the efficiency of aptamer selection]. BIOMEDIT︠S︡INSKAI︠A︡ KHIMII︠A︡ 2020; 65:477-484. [PMID: 31876518 DOI: 10.18097/pbmc20196506477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Using random (combinatorial) DNA-libraries with various degrees of diversity, it was shown that their amplification by polymerase chain reaction in real time resulted in appearance of a maximum on amplification curves. The relative decrease of fluorescence after passing the maximum was directly proportional to the logarithm of the number of oligonucleotide sequence variants in the random DNA-library provided that this number was within in the interval from 1 to 104 and remained practically unaltered when the number of variants was in the interval from 105 to 108. The obtained dependence was used in the course of SELEX to evaluate changes in the diversity of random DNA-libraries from round to round in selection of DNA-aptamers to the recombinant SMAD4 protein. As a result, oligonucleotides containing sequences able to form a site of SMAD4-DNA interactions known as SBE (SMAD-binding element) have been selected thus indicating that the SMAD4-SBE interaction dominates the aptamer selection.
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- S P Radko
- IBMC-EcoBioPharm Ltd., Moscow, Russia; Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- IBMC-EcoBioPharm Ltd., Moscow, Russia; Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- IBMC-EcoBioPharm Ltd., Moscow, Russia; Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Russian Scientific Center of Roentgenoradiology, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow, Russia
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Komarova N, Kuznetsov A. Inside the Black Box: What Makes SELEX Better? Molecules 2019; 24:E3598. [PMID: 31591283 PMCID: PMC6804172 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24193598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Aptamers are small oligonucleotides that are capable of binding specifically to a target, with impressive potential for analysis, diagnostics, and therapeutics applications. Aptamers are isolated from large nucleic acid combinatorial libraries using an iterative selection process called SELEX (Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment). Since being implemented 30 years ago, the SELEX protocol has undergone many modifications and improvements, but it remains a laborious, time-consuming, and costly method, and the results are not always successful. Each step in the aptamer selection protocol can influence its results. This review discusses key technical points of the SELEX procedure and their influence on the outcome of aptamer selection.
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- Natalia Komarova
- Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre, 1-7 Shokin Square, Zelenograd, Moscow 124498, Russia.
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- Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre, 1-7 Shokin Square, Zelenograd, Moscow 124498, Russia.
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Imashimizu M, Takahashi M, Amano R, Nakamura Y. Single-round isolation of diverse RNA aptamers from a random sequence pool. Biol Methods Protoc 2018; 3:bpy004. [PMID: 32161798 PMCID: PMC6994090 DOI: 10.1093/biomethods/bpy004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Aptamers are oligonucleotide ligands with specific binding affinity to target molecules. Generally, RNA aptamers are selected from an RNA pool with random sequences, using the technique termed SELEX, in which the target-binding RNA molecules are repeatedly isolated and exponentially amplified. Despite several advantages, SELEX often produces uncertain results during the iterative amplifications of the rare target-binding RNA molecules. Here, we develop a non-repeated, primer-less and target immobilization-free isolation method for generating RNA aptamers, which is robust to experimental noise. Uniquely, this method focuses on finding and removal of non-aptamer sequences from the RNA pool by RNase digestion leaving target-bound aptamer molecules, and thus is independent of aptamer types. The undigested RNA sequences remaining are so few in number that they must be mixed with a large excess of a known sequence for further manipulations and this sequence is then removed by restriction digestion followed by high-throughput sequencing analysis to identify aptamers. Using this method, we generated multiple RNA aptamers targeting α-thrombin and TGFβ1 proteins, independently. This method potentially generates thousands of sequences as aptamer candidates, which may enable us to predict a common average sequence or structural property of these aptamers that is different from input RNA.
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- Masahiko Imashimizu
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan.,RIBOMIC Inc., Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0071, Japan
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Takada K, Amano R, Nomura Y, Tanaka Y, Sugiyama S, Nagata T, Katahira M, Nakamura Y, Kozu T, Sakamoto T. Characterisation of an aptamer against the Runt domain of AML1 (RUNX1) by NMR and mutational analyses. FEBS Open Bio 2018; 8:264-270. [PMID: 29435416 PMCID: PMC5794459 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.12368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Since the invention of systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment, many short oligonucleotides (or aptamers) have been reported that can bind to a wide range of target molecules with high affinity and specificity. Previously, we reported an RNA aptamer that shows high affinity to the Runt domain (RD) of the AML1 protein, a transcription factor with roles in haematopoiesis and immune function. From kinetic and thermodynamic studies, it was suggested that the aptamer recognises a large surface area of the RD, using numerous weak interactions. In this study, we identified the secondary structure by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and performed a mutational study to reveal the residue critical for binding to the RD. It was suggested that the large contact area was formed by a DNA‐mimicking motif and a multibranched loop, which confers the high affinity and specificity of binding.
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- Kenta Takada
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Faculty of Engineering Chiba Institute of Technology Narashino Japan
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Faculty of Engineering Chiba Institute of Technology Narashino Japan
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- Division of Medical Devices National Institute of Health Sciences Tokyo Japan
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- Facility for RI Research and Education Instrumental Analysis Center Yokohama National University Japan
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- RIBOMIC Inc.Tokyo Japan.,Department of Basic Medical Sciences Institute of Medical Science University of Tokyo Japan
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- Research Institute for Clinical Oncology Saitama Cancer CenterIna Japan
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Faculty of Engineering Chiba Institute of Technology Narashino Japan
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Chemical Modifications of Nucleic Acid Aptamers for Therapeutic Purposes. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18081683. [PMID: 28767098 PMCID: PMC5578073 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18081683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Nucleic acid aptamers have minimal immunogenicity, high chemical synthesis production, low cost and high chemical stability when compared with antibodies. However, the susceptibility to nuclease degradation, rapid excretion through renal filtration and insufficient binding affinity hindered their development as drug candidates for therapeutic applications. In this review, we will discuss methods to conquer these challenges and highlight recent developments of chemical modifications and technological advances that may enable early aptamers to be translated into clinical therapeutics.
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