Fluorescent probes for the stabilization and detection of G-quadruplexes and their prospective applications |
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Institution: | 1. Radiation & Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India;2. Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai, 400094, India |
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Abstract: | This review article discusses the non-covalent interaction of various probe molecules of different structural diversity with G-quadruplex forming Guanine rich DNA sequences, revealing remarkable stimuli responsive fluorescence changes which are appropriate for sensing and other technological applications. Tailor-made probes having quadruplex inducing/stabilizing attachments of well-known dye molecules and its derivatives such as, coumarins, cyanines, thiazole orange, pyrazines, thioflavin T, triphenylmethane, tetraphenylethene, dimethylindole red etc have been employed. These probes express their modulations due to the binding to the topologically distinct G-quadruplexes through structural rigidization, aggregation propensity, binding strengths, tunability and other competitive interactions and are viewed as remarkable changes particularly in their fluorescence features. Based on this concept, several studies have reported the development of label free fluorescence sensor for the selective detection of topology specific G-quadruplexes, therapeutic, early diagnostic of cancer, cation-sensing, trace level detection of an anti-cancer drugs etc. have been accomplished. In vivo imaging is also achieved using a cholesterol attached G-quadruplex forming oligonucleotide probe labelled with specific dyes. Since the fine details of the topological information and control mechanisms of G-quadruplex forming sequences are very much essential for targeting and tuning several important biological processes relevant to cancer proliferation and developing stimuli responsive sensors, it is sure that many more contributions in this field will emerge in the coming years. |
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Keywords: | G-quadruplexes Fluorescent probes Sensors Fluorogenic dyes Aggregation induced emission |
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