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Nair S, El-Yazbi AF. Novel genosensor for probing DNA mismatches and UV-induced DNA damage: Sequence-specific recognition. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123510. [PMID: 36739048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Human genome is continuously susceptible to changes that may lead to undesirable mutations causing various diseases and cancer. Vast majority of techniques has investigated the discrimination between base-pair mismatched nucleic acid, but many of these techniques are time-consuming, complex, expensive, and limited to the detection of specific type of dsDNA mismatches. In this study, we introduce a simple mix-and-read assay for the sensitive and cost-effective analysis of DNA base mismatches and UV-induced DNA damage using Hoechst genosensor dye (H258). This dye is a minor groove binder that undergoes a drastic conformational change upon binding with mismatch DNA. The difference in binding affinity between perfectly matched and mismatched DNA was studied for sequences at different base mismatch locations and finally, extended for the detection of dsDNA damage by UVC radiation in calf thymus DNA. In addition, a comparative DNA damage kinetic study was performed using H258 (minor groove binder) and EvaGreen (intercalating) dye to get insight on assay selectivity and sensitivity with dye binding mechanism. The result shows good reproducibility making H258 genosensor a cheaper alternative for DNA mismatch and damage studies with possibility of extension for in-vitro detection of hot spots of DNA mutations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sindhu Nair
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada; Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt.
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Concentration-Dependent Study of Nucleic Acid Blockers Used for Sequence-Specificity Enhancement in Nucleic Acids Detection. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-022-06972-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Two novel "release-on-demand" fluorescent biosensors for probing UV-induced DNA damage induced in single stranded and double stranded DNA: Comparative study. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 215:657-664. [PMID: 35777509 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Light in the UVC spectral region damages both single-strand (ssDNA) and double-strand DNA (dsDNA), and contributes to the formation of mutagenic photoproducts. In-vivo studies show greater damage for ssDNA compared to dsDNA. However, excited-state spectroscopy shows that dsDNA has longer excited-state lifetime than ssDNA, which increases the probability of damage for dsDNA. However, lack of a direct comparison of in-vitro ssDNA and dsDNA damage rates precludes the development of a model that elucidates the molecular factors responsible for damage. In this work, two novel sensitive "release-on-demand" biosensors are developed for the selective probing of DNA-damage and comparing the rate of DNA damage in ssDNA and dsDNA. The two biosensors involve the use of EvaGreen and Hoechst dyes for the sensitive probing of DNA-damage. The results show that ssDNA is damaged at a faster rate than dsDNA in the presence of UVC light (200-295 nm). Furthermore, we examined the effect of G/C composition on the damage rate for mostly A/T ssDNA and dsDNA oligonucleotides. Our results show that DNA damage rates are highly dependent on the fraction of guanines in the sequence, but that in-vitro dsDNA always exhibits an overall slower rate of damage compared to ssDNA, essentially independent of sequence.
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Nair SG, El-Yazbi AF, El-Yazbi AF. Investigation of nucleic acid damage induced by a novel ruthenium anti-cancer drug using multiple analytical techniques: Sequence specificity and damage kinetics. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 198:68-76. [PMID: 34963625 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cis-diacetonitrilo-bis(bipyridine) ruthenium(II) chloride is a recently introduced cis-platin analogue that has anti-cancer properties with lower side effects. However, the sequence dependence of its DNA damaging mechanism is unclear. Here, we present a simple, sensitive, multiplexed mix-and-read assay for ascertaining the molecular mechanism of DNA damage induced by the studied ruthenium complex (Ru-complex). The damage kinetics and sequence specificity for the Ru-complex induced DNA damage are examined by studying the induced damage in various oligonucleotide sequences by EvaGreen-DNA intercalator probe. High-through-put measurements were established using a 96-well microplate platform that allows multiple sequences to be measured simultaneously. The results show that the extent of damage increases with an increasing number of guanines, with considerable amount of damage at GA, GT and GC sites, in particular. Furthermore, the interaction of Ru-complex with DNA was confirmed using thermal analysis and MALDI-TOF-MS. Results indicate that the activated Ru-complex preferentially binds via both mono- and di-adduct formation at G and GG sites, respectively. Moreover, the developed method was successfully applied for the determination of the potency of the studied Ru-complex to induce DNA damage in K-Ras and N-Ras family of genes, one of the most common oncogenic events in cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sindhu G Nair
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E9, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21561, Egypt; Faculty of Pharmacy, Alalamein International University, Alalamein, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada; Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt.
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Comparative Study of Thermal Stability and On/Off Fluorescent Signaling Characteristics of Self-Quenching Smart Probes. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-020-04860-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Oladepo SA, Yusuf BO. Detection of Several Homologous MicroRNAs by a Single Smart Probe System Consisting of Linear Nucleic Acid Blockers. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 24:molecules24203691. [PMID: 31615053 PMCID: PMC6832958 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24203691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We report a universal smart probe (SP) that is capable of detecting several homologous let-7 microRNAs (miRNAs). While the SP is complementary to let-7a, and therefore, strongly binds to this target, due to sequence homology, the SP also has equal propensity to non-specifically hybridize with let-7b and let-7c, which are homologous to let-7a. The fluorescence signal of the SP was switched off in the absence of any homologous member target, but the signal was switched on when any of the three homologous members was present. With the assistance of nucleic acid blockers (NABs), this SP system can discriminate between homologous miRNAs. We show that the SP can discriminate between let-7a and the other two sequences by using linear NABs (LNABs) to block non-specific interactions between the SP and these sequences. We also found that LNABs used do not cross-react with the let-7a target due to the low LNABs:SP molar ratio of 6:1 used. Overall, this SP represents a universal probe for the recognition of a homologous miRNA family. The assay is sensitive, providing a detection limit of 6 fmol. The approach is simple, fast, usable at room temperature, and represents a general platform for the in vitro detection of homologous microRNAs by a single fluorescent hairpin probe.
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- Sulayman A Oladepo
- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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Oladepo SA, Yusuf BO. Simple protocol for sequence-specific detection of mixed-base nucleic acids using a smart probe with NABs. Anal Biochem 2019; 568:53-56. [PMID: 30610841 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2018.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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A fluorescent smart probe (SP) was used to detect a mixed-base ribonucleic acids sequence. While the SP presents excellent sensitivity for the target, it gives subtle discrimination between the perfect target sequence and several mismatch sequences. Its sequence-specificity for the target was greatly enhanced by using nucleic acid blockers (NABs), which are unlabeled, non-fluorescent hairpin oligonucleotides that are perfectly complementary to those mismatch sequences. This approach is simple, feasible at room temperature, requires no amplification enzymes, and it is suitable for applications requiring routine nucleic acids sequence detection and quantification methods such as genetic testing and biomedical diagnostics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sulayman A Oladepo
- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Shoute LCT, Loppnow GR. Characterization of the binding interactions between EvaGreen dye and dsDNA. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 20:4772-4780. [PMID: 29380825 DOI: 10.1039/c7cp06058k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Understanding the dsDNA·EG binding interaction is important because the EvaGreen (EG) dye is increasingly used in real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, high resolution melting analysis, and routine quantification of DNA. In this work, a binding isotherm for the interactions of EG with duplex DNA (poly-dA17·poly-dT17) has been determined from the absorption and fluorescence spectra of the EG and dsDNA·EG complex. The isotherm has a sigmoidal shape and can be modeled with the Hill equation, indicating positive cooperativity for the binding interaction. A Scatchard plot of the binding data yields a concave-down curve in agreement with the Hill analysis of the binding isotherm for a positive cooperative binding interaction. Analysis of the Scatchard plot with the modified McGhee and von Hippel model for a finite one-dimensional homogeneous lattice and nonspecific binding of ligands to duplex DNA yields the intrinsic binding constant, the number of lattice sites occluded by a bound ligand, and the cooperativity parameter of 3.6 × 105 M-1, 4.0, and 8.1, respectively. The occluded site size of 4 indicates that moieties of the EG intercalate into the adjacent base pairs of the duplex DNA with a gap of 1 intercalation site between EG binding sites, as expected for a bifunctional molecule. Interestingly, at high [EG]/[base pair], the intercalation is disrupted. A model is proposed based on the fluorescence spectrum where the formation of anti-parallel stacked chains of EGs bound externally to the duplex DNA occur at these high ratios.
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- L C T Shoute
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada.
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Oladepo SA. Design and Characterization of a Singly Labeled Fluorescent Smart Probe for In Vitro Detection of miR-21. APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY 2018; 72:79-88. [PMID: 28946749 DOI: 10.1177/0003702817736527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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A sensitive hairpin smart probe (SP) has been developed and tested for its sequence-specificity and sensitivity for detecting microRNAs (miRNAs). The loop sequence of this SP is perfectly complementary to microRNA-21 (miR-21) sequence. This miRNA regulates certain biological processes and has been implicated in certain forms of cancer. The stem of the new SP consists of a fluorophore on one end and multiple guanine bases on the opposing end are used as quenchers. The fluorescence of the SP is significantly quenched by the guanine bases at room temperature and in the absence of the miR-21 target. The presence of miR-21 switches on the fluorescence due to spontaneous hybridization of the SP with this target, which also forces the stem hybrid of the SP apart. This new SP successfully discriminated between the perfect miR-21 target and two closely similar single-base mismatch sequences. When the SP was incubated with the miR-21 at 37 ℃, the hybridization kinetics increased seven times, compared to room temperature hybridization. Overall, this new SP shows good detection sensitivity and gives a limit of detection and limit of quantitation of 14.0 nM and 46.7 nM, respectively. This detection platform represents a simple, fast, mix-and-read homogeneous assay for sequence-specific detection of miR-21, and it can be adapted for other related diagnostic applications.
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- Sulayman A Oladepo
- 108765 Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Jiang N, Yang XY, Ying GL, Shen L, Liu J, Geng W, Dai LJ, Liu SY, Cao J, Tian G, Sun TL, Li SP, Su BL. "Self-repairing" nanoshell for cell protection. Chem Sci 2015; 6:486-491. [PMID: 28694942 PMCID: PMC5485398 DOI: 10.1039/c4sc02638a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Self-repair is nature's way of protecting living organisms. However, most single cells are inherently less capable of self-repairing, which greatly limits their wide applications. Here, we present a self-assembly approach to create a nanoshell around the cell surface using nanoporous biohybrid aggregates. The biohybrid shells present self-repairing behaviour, resulting in high activity and extended viability of the encapsulated cells (eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells) in harsh micro-environments, such as under UV radiation, natural toxin invasion, high-light radiation and abrupt pH-value changes. Furthermore, an interaction mechanism is proposed and studied, which is successful to guide design and synthesis of self-repairing biohybrid shells using different bioactive molecules.
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- Nan Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- School of Material Science and Engineering , Wuhan Institute of Technology , 430073 Wuhan , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of California San Diego , La Jolla , CA 92037 , USA .
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , School of Materials Science and Engineering , Wuhan University of Technology , 430070 Wuhan , China . ; ;
- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry , The University of Namur (FUNDP) , B-5000 Namur , Belgium .
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