G-quadruplexes and G-quadruplex ligands: targets and tools in antiviral therapy

E Ruggiero, SN Richter - Nucleic acids research, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Abstract G-quadruplexes (G4s) are non-canonical nucleic acids secondary structures that
form within guanine-rich strands of regulatory genomic regions. G4s have been extensively …

Promoter G-quadruplexes and transcription factors cooperate to shape the cell type-specific transcriptome

S Lago, M Nadai, FM Cernilogar, M Kazerani… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Cell identity is maintained by activation of cell-specific gene programs, regulated by
epigenetic marks, transcription factors and chromatin organization. DNA G-quadruplex (G4) …

G-quadruplex targeting in the fight against viruses: An update

E Ruggiero, I Zanin, M Terreri, SN Richter - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
G-quadruplexes (G4s) are noncanonical nucleic acid structures involved in the regulation of
key cellular processes, such as transcription and replication. Since their discovery, G4s have …

Viral G-quadruplexes: New frontiers in virus pathogenesis and antiviral therapy

E Ruggiero, SN Richter - Annual reports in medicinal chemistry, 2020 - Elsevier
Viruses are the most abundant organisms on our planet, affecting all living beings: some of
them are responsible for massive epidemics that concern health, national economies and …

G-quadruplex forming sequences in the genome of all known human viruses: A comprehensive guide

E Lavezzo, M Berselli, I Frasson… - PLoS computational …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
G-quadruplexes are non-canonical nucleic-acid structures that control transcription,
replication, and recombination in organisms. G-quadruplexes are present in eukaryotes …

G-quadruplexes in neurobiology and virology: functional roles and potential therapeutic approaches

J Xu, H Huang, X Zhou - Jacs Au, 2021 - ACS Publications
A G-quadruplex (G4) is a four-stranded nucleic acid secondary structure maintained by
Hoogsteen hydrogen bonds established between four guanines. Experimental studies and …

[HTML][HTML] Targeting G-quadruplexes to achieve antiviral activity

E Ruggiero, SN Richter - Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 2023 - Elsevier
With the emergence of new viruses in the human population and the fast mutation rates of
existing viruses, new antiviral targets and compounds are needed. Most existing antiviral …

G-quadruplexes: more than just a kink in microbial genomes

N Saranathan, P Vivekanandan - Trends in microbiology, 2019 - cell.com
G-quadruplexes (G4s) are noncanonical nucleic acid secondary structures formed by
guanine-rich DNA and RNA sequences. In this review we aim to provide an overview of the …

Unfolding of an RNA G-quadruplex motif in the negative strand genome of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus by host and viral helicases to promote …

P Fang, C Xie, T Pan, T Cheng, W Chen… - Nucleic Acids …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract G-quadruplex (G4) is a unique secondary structure formed by guanine-rich nucleic
acid sequences. Growing studies reported that the genomes of some viruses harbor G4 …

[HTML][HTML] Major achievements in the design of quadruplex-interactive small molecules

E Mendes, IM Aljnadi, B Bahls, BL Victor, A Paulo - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Organic small molecules that can recognize and bind to G-quadruplex and i-Motif nucleic
acids have great potential as selective drugs or as tools in drug target discovery programs …