Overview

Recent work has revealed that stabilizing G-quadruplexes in telomeric DNA inhibits telomerase activity, providing impetus for the development of G-quartet-interacting drugs, while G-quartet-containing oligonucleotides have been recognized as a potent class of aptamers effective against STAT3 and other transcription factors implicated in oncogenesis, proving these guanine-quartets to be a vital and rich area for future study. In ""G-Quadruplex DNA: Methods and Protocols"", experts in the field present a collection of detailed techniques for studying G-quartet formation, dynamics, and molecular recognition. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, ""G-Quadruplex DNA: Methods and Protocols ""promises to be a useful resource for those familiar with G-quartets as well as an easy entry point for those researchers from diverse fields who are just developing an interest in the exciting implications of G-quadruplex DNA.

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Author:   Peter Baumann
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2010
Volume:   608
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9781493956395

ISBN 10:   1493956396
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

G-Quadruplexes: From Guanine Gels to Chemotherapeutics.- Molecular Modeling and Simulation of G-Quadruplexes and Quadruplex-Ligand Complexes.- Computational Approaches to the Detection and Analysis of Sequences with Intramolecular G-Quadruplex Forming Potential.- Preparation of G-Quartet Structures and Detection by Native Gel Electrophoresis.- Biochemical Techniques for the Characterization of G-Quadruplex Structures: EMSA, DMS Footprinting, and DNA Polymerase Stop Assay.- Real-Time Observation of G-Quadruplex Dynamics Using Single-Molecule FRET Microscopy.- Sedimentation Velocity Ultracentrifugation Analysis for Hydrodynamic Characterization of G-Quadruplex Structures.- 2-Aminopurine as a Probe for Quadruplex Loop Structures.- Assessing DNA Structures with 125I Radioprobing.- Monitoring the Temperature Unfolding of G-Quadruplexes by UV and Circular Dichroism Spectroscopies and Calorimetry Techniques.- Probing Telomeric G-Quadruplex DNA Structures in Cells with In Vitro Generated Single-Chain Antibody Fragments.- Detection of G-Quadruplexes in Cells and Investigation of G-Quadruplex Structure of d(T2AG3)4 in K+ Solution by a Carbazole Derivative: BMVC.- Isolation of G-Quadruplex DNA Using NMM-Sepharose Affinity Chromatography.- Quantifying Interactions Between G-Quadruplex DNA and Transition-Metal Complexes.- G4-FID: A Fluorescent DNA Probe Displacement Assay for Rapid Evaluation of Quadruplex Ligands.

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From the reviews: “The book G-Quadruplex DNA … provides an excellent collection of important methods for the study of the DNA G-quadruplex structures. … I definitely recommend this book, which can be considered an outstanding source of information that addresses several problems … in the investigation of G-quadruplex structures. The book is appropriate for everyone working in the area of G-quadruplex research, including biologists, biochemists and chemists since it is a worthy guide for both beginners and experienced scientists interested in studying this increasingly attractive field.” (Aldo Galeone, ChemBioChem, Issue 11, September, 2010)

From the reviews: The book G-Quadruplex DNA ... provides an excellent collection of important methods for the study of the DNA G-quadruplex structures. ... I definitely recommend this book, which can be considered an outstanding source of information that addresses several problems ... in the investigation of G-quadruplex structures. The book is appropriate for everyone working in the area of G-quadruplex research, including biologists, biochemists and chemists since it is a worthy guide for both beginners and experienced scientists interested in studying this increasingly attractive field. (Aldo Galeone, ChemBioChem, Issue 11, September, 2010)

From the reviews: The book G-Quadruplex DNA ... provides an excellent collection of important methods for the study of the DNA G-quadruplex structures. ... I definitely recommend this book, which can be considered an outstanding source of information that addresses several problems ... in the investigation of G-quadruplex structures. The book is appropriate for everyone working in the area of G-quadruplex research, including biologists, biochemists and chemists since it is a worthy guide for both beginners and experienced scientists interested in studying this increasingly attractive field. (Aldo Galeone, ChemBioChem, Issue 11, September, 2010)

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