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The Structure and Function of DNA G-Quadruplexes

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Spiegel, Jochen, Adhikari, Santosh, Balasubramanian, Shankar·2020·Trends in Chemistry

DOI 10.1016/j.trechm.2019.07.002PMC PMC7472594

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Guanine-rich DNA sequences can fold into four-stranded, noncanonical secondary structures called G-quadruplexes (G4s). G4s were initially considered a structural curiosity, but recent evidence suggests their involvement in key genome functions such as transcription, replication, genome stability, and epigenetic regulation, together with numerous connections to cancer biology. Collectively, these advances have stimulated research probing G4 mechanisms and consequent opportunities for therapeutic intervention. Here, we provide a perspective on the structure and function of G4s with an emphasis on key molecules and methodological advances that enable the study of G4 structures in human cells. We also critically examine recent mechanistic insights into G4 biology and protein interaction partners and highlight opportunities for drug discovery.

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Authors: Spiegel, J., Adhikari, S., & Balasubramanian, S.
Affiliations: Cancer Research UK (GB)
University of Cambridge (GB)
Corresponding author: Balasubramanian, Shankar
ORCID: Spiegel, Jochen
Adhikari, Santosh
Balasubramanian, Shankar
Venue: Trends in Chemistry
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2020-02
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Pages: 123-136
ISSN: 2589-5974 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2019.07.002
PMC: PMC7472594
OpenAlex: W2966334511
Cited by: 920
References: 121
Citations by year: 2026: 111 · 2025: 157 · 2024: 158 · 2023: 144 · 2022: 151 · 2021: 122 · 2020: 74
FWCI: 7.73
Type: journal article
Language: en
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Funders: Wellcome Trust
Cancer Research UK
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Topics: Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Metal complexes synthesis and properties
Keywords: G-quadruplex, guanine-rich DNA, genome stability, transcription, DNA replication, epigenetic regulation, cancer, G-quadruplex-binding proteins

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