Аннотация:The process of unfolding of G-quadruplex structure in the RE31 DNA-aptamer and in its complex with thrombin
under the action of the fluorescently labeled complementary oligonucleotides of varying length with formation of doublehelix
structures has been studied. It has been suggested that G-quadruplex unfolding involves formation of an intermediate
complex with an oligonucleotide. Thermodynamic parameters and kinetics of unfolding of the free aptamer and its complex
with thrombin differ. Extension of the oligonucleotide sequence complementary to G-quadruplex by two nucleotides
to cover the so-called “hinge region” had little impact on the conformational transition of G-quadruplex of the free aptamer.
However, a pronounced effect has been observed for the aptamer–protein complex. Most likely these differences could be
explained by the thrombin-induced conformational transition of the aptamer involving the hinge region.