Combination and cleavage of HBV DNA fragments by triple helix-forming oligonucleotides modified with manganese porphyrin in vitro

Guang, L.; Yuan, F.; Xi, M.; Zhao, C.; Liu, L.; Wen, E.; Ai, Y.

Chinese Medical Journal 116(8): 1248-1252

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999
PMID: 12935421
Document Number: 562558
Objective: To observe the ability of triple helix-forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) modified with manganese porphyrin to combine with and cleave HBV DNA fractions. Methods: TFO were modified with manganese porphyrin and acridines, and then reacted with the 32P labeled HBV DNA fragments at 37degreeC in vitro (pH 7.4). Electrophoretic mobility shift assays and DNase I footprinting tests:were used to show the affinity and specificity of TFO to bind to target sequences. The ability of TFO to cleave HBV DNA fragments was tested by cleavage experiments. Results: TFO modified with manganese porphyrin and acridine could bind to the target sequence in a sequence-dependent manner, with a Kd value of 3.5X10-7 mol/L and a relative affinity of 0.008. In the presence of potassium monopersulfate (KHSO5), TFO modified with manganese porphyrin and acridine could cleave the target sequence where the triplex DNA was formed. Conclusion: In the presence of KHSO5, TFO modified with manganese porphyrin and acridine could bind and cleave the target HBV-DNA in a sequence-dependent manner.

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