Spectroscopic characterization of i-motif forming c-myc derived sequences double-labeled with pyrene

J Fluoresc. 2013 Jul;23(4):807-12. doi: 10.1007/s10895-013-1184-z. Epub 2013 Mar 22.

Abstract

In current studies we use the oligonucleotides based on c-myc sequence: CCC CAC CCT CCC CAC CCT CCC C (cmyc22) and CCC CAC CCT CCC CAC CCT CCC CA (cmyc22A) functionalized by pyrene moieties at both termini. Results of the circular dichroism (CD), UV absorption melting experiments, and steady-state fluorescence measurements of pyrene-modified i-motifs as well as their unlabeled precursors are presented and discussed here. The pyrene labels have a remarkable influence on i-motif stability which was deduced from CD spectra and confirmed by UV melting experiments. Both probes emit fluorescence band of pyrene monomer with intensity decreasing upon pH lowering.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Nucleotide Motifs*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc / genetics*
  • Pyrenes / chemistry*
  • Spectrum Analysis*
  • Transition Temperature

Substances

  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc
  • Pyrenes
  • pyrene