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ArticleCommunications chemistry2025

Identifying G-quadruplex-interacting proteins in cancer-related gene promoters.

Simona Marzano, Gabriella Pinto, Anna Di Porzio, Jussara Amato, Antonio Randazzo, Angela Amoresano, Bruno Pagano

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Article in Communications chemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Simona MarzanoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131, Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6938-1687
Gabriella PintoDepartment of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126, Naples, Italy.
Anna Di PorzioDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131, Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4722-5691
Jussara AmatoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131, Naples, Italy. jussara.amato@unina.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6096-3544
Antonio RandazzoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Angela AmoresanoDepartment of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126, Naples, Italy.
Bruno PaganoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131, Naples, Italy. bruno.pagano@unina.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7716-9010

Funding

Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca sul Cancro (Italian Association for Cancer Research) 24590
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

G-quadruplexes (G4s) are noncanonical DNA or RNA secondary structures involved in numerous biological processes. Their recognition by G4-related proteins (G4RPs) is essential for modulating biological pathways, particularly those associated with transcription and cancer progression. Identifying G4RPs is crucial for understanding their role in diseases like cancer, as these proteins may represent promising therapeutic targets. In this study, a proteomic-based fishing-for-partners approach was employed to identify putative interactors of G4-forming DNA sequences from the promoter regions of cancer-related genes DAP, HIF-1α, JAZF-1, and PDGF-A. A total of eighty-six G4RPs were identified, including nineteen known RNA and/or DNA G4 interactors. Notably, fourteen proteins were identified as potential interactors of all four investigated G4-forming DNA, seven of which were novel G4RPs. Direct interactions with G4s were validated for five of these proteins (AHNAK, GAPDH, HNRNP M, LMNA, and PPIA) using surface plasmon resonance experiments, which showed nanomolar binding affinities. This study not only validated known G4RPs but also led to the discovery of new G4/protein interactions, providing the basis for further investigation into their biological significance and potential implications in disease-associated pathways.

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