1KF1

Structure and Packing of Human Telomeric DNA


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.10 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.263 
  • R-Value Work: 0.229 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.231 

Starting Model: experimental
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Literature

Crystal structure of parallel quadruplexes from human telomeric DNA.

Parkinson, G.N.Lee, M.P.Neidle, S.

(2002) Nature 417: 876-880

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nature755
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    1K8P, 1KF1

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Telomeric ends of chromosomes, which comprise noncoding repeat sequences of guanine-rich DNA, are fundamental in protecting the cell from recombination and degradation. Disruption of telomere maintenance leads to eventual cell death, which can be exploited for therapeutic intervention in cancer. Telomeric DNA sequences can form four-stranded (quadruplex) structures, which may be involved in the structure of telomere ends. Here we describe the crystal structure of a quadruplex formed from four consecutive human telomeric DNA repeats and grown at a K(+) concentration that approximates its intracellular concentration. K(+) ions are observed in the structure. The folding and appearance of the DNA in this intramolecular quadruplex is fundamentally different from the published Na(+)-containing quadruplex structures. All four DNA strands are parallel, with the three linking trinucleotide loops positioned on the exterior of the quadruplex core, in a propeller-like arrangement. The adenine in each TTA linking trinucleotide loop is swung back so that it intercalates between the two thymines. This DNA structure suggests a straightforward path for telomere folding and unfolding, as well as ways in which it can recognize telomere-associated proteins.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    The Cancer Research UK Biomolecular Structure Unit, Chester Beatty Laboratories, The Institute of Cancer Research, 237 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JB, UK.


Macromolecules

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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains LengthOrganismImage
5'-D(*AP*GP*GP*GP*TP*TP*AP*GP*GP*GP*TP*TP*AP*GP*GP*GP*TP*TP*AP*GP*GP*G)-322N/A
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.10 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.263 
  • R-Value Work: 0.229 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.231 
  • Space Group: P 6
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 56.682α = 90
b = 56.682β = 90
c = 42.106γ = 120
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
SHELXL-97refinement
CNSrefinement
DENZOdata reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
CNSphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2002-05-31
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-27
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2019-07-24
    Changes: Data collection, Refinement description
  • Version 1.4: 2021-02-03
    Changes: Database references, Derived calculations
  • Version 1.5: 2023-08-16
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Refinement description