The consensus sequence for self-catalyzed site-specific G residue depurination in DNA

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The sequence variation tolerated within the stem-loop-forming genomic consensus sequence for self-catalyzed site-specific depurination of G residues is explored. The variation in self-depurination kinetics with sequence changes in the loop residues and stem base pairs, as well as with pH, provides insights into the self-catalytic mechanism. The observations suggest that self-catalyzed depurination of the 5′ G residue of the loop consensus sequence 5′-G(T/A)GG-3′ probably involves formation of some intraloop hydrogen-bonded base pair with the 3′-terminal G residue; although the electronic structure of both these G residues is retained, their 2-amino substituents are not critical for that interaction. The strong dependence of the self-depurination kinetics on stem stability suggests that the lifetime of some strained form of the loop is controlled by the integrity of the stem. In addition to the effects of length and base pair sequence on stem stability, there is a base pair requirement at the base of the loop: self-depurination is suppressed by 5′-C·G- 3′, 5′-A·T-3′, or a mismatch but is most favored by 5′T·A3′ and less so by 5′-G·C-3′. The occurrence in T and G of a similarly located carbonyl capable of hydrogen-bonding to the water molecule required for glycosyl bond hydrolysis may explain this sequence requirement. In toto, the more complete definition of the consensus sequence provided by this investigation enables a more accurate estimation of their number in the human genome and their distribution among different genes. © 2011 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.

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Amosova, O., Smith, A., & Fresco, J. R. (2011). The consensus sequence for self-catalyzed site-specific G residue depurination in DNA. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 286(42), 36316–36321. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M111.272047

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