4ZBN

Non-helical DNA Triplex Forms a Unique Aptamer Scaffold for High Affinity Recognition of Nerve Growth Factor

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.45 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.257 
  • R-Value Work: 0.202 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.204 

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Literature

Non-helical DNA Triplex Forms a Unique Aptamer Scaffold for High Affinity Recognition of Nerve Growth Factor.

Jarvis, T.C., Davies, D.R., Hisaminato, A., Resnicow, D.I., Gupta, S., Waugh, S.M., Nagabukuro, A., Wadatsu, T., Hishigaki, H., Gawande, B., Zhang, C., Wolk, S.K., Mayfield, W.S., Nakaishi, Y., Burgin, A.B., Stewart, L.J., Edwards, T.E., Gelinas, A.D., Schneider, D.J., Janjic, N.

(2015) Structure 23: 1293-1304

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2015.03.027
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4ZBN

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • Discerning the structural building blocks of macromolecules is essential for understanding their folding and function. For a new generation of modified nucleic acid ligands (called slow off-rate modified aptamers or SOMAmers), we previously observed ...

    Discerning the structural building blocks of macromolecules is essential for understanding their folding and function. For a new generation of modified nucleic acid ligands (called slow off-rate modified aptamers or SOMAmers), we previously observed essential functions of hydrophobic aromatic side chains in the context of well-known nucleic acid motifs. Here we report a 2.45-Å resolution crystal structure of a SOMAmer complexed with nerve growth factor that lacks any known nucleic acid motifs, instead adopting a configuration akin to a triangular prism. The SOMAmer utilizes extensive hydrophobic stacking interactions, non-canonical base pairing and irregular purine glycosidic bond angles to adopt a completely non-helical, compact S-shaped structure. Aromatic side chains contribute to folding by creating an unprecedented intercalating zipper-like motif and a prominent hydrophobic core. The structure provides compelling rationale for potent inhibitory activity of the SOMAmer and adds entirely novel motifs to the repertoire of structural elements uniquely available to SOMAmers.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    SomaLogic, Inc., 2945 Wilderness Place, Boulder, CO 80301, USA. Electronic address: njanjic@somalogic.com.



Macromolecules

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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Beta-nerve growth factorA, B120Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: NGF, NGFB
Find proteins for P01138 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  P01138
NIH Common Fund Data Resources
PHAROS  P01138
GTEx  ENSG00000134259
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsLengthOrganismImage
DNA (28-MER)D, E28synthetic construct
Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChainsName / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
EPE
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D
4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-1-PIPERAZINE ETHANESULFONIC ACID
C8 H18 N2 O4 S
JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N		 Ligand Interaction
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.45 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.257 
  • R-Value Work: 0.202 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.204 
  • Space Group: C 1 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 109.201α = 90
b = 60.708β = 95.57
c = 68.589γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
REFMACrefinement

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Revision History 

  • Version 1.0: 2015-06-10
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2015-06-17
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2015-07-15
    Changes: Database references