G4-SLSELEX-Seq-driven discovery of a G4-specific targeting L-RNA aptamer with unique structural features
We integrated sequence-guided library design into G4-SLSELEX-Seq, expanding its application to aptamer selection against DNA G-quadruplexes (dG4s). This strategy identified L-Apt.G3, the first L-RNA aptamer exhibiting low nanomolar binding affinity and dual-specificity binding to parallel and antiparallel G4s through a unique binding motif. Additionally, L-Apt.G3 can competitively disrupt dG4-protein interactions.
Authors
- Tian‐Ying Wu
- Chun Kit Kwok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9175-8543)
Institutions
- City University of Hong Kong (HK)
- City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Research Institute (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ob00526d
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81
Funders
- City University of Hong Kong
- State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution
- Croucher Foundation
- National Natural Science Foundation of China