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Exploring G-quadruplex structure inPRCC-TFE3fusion Oncogene: Plausible use as anti cancer therapy for translocation Renal cell carcinoma (tRCC)

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10.1101/2023.07.06.547934

TheTFE3fusion gene, byproduct of Xp11.2 translocation, is the diagnostic marker for translocation renal cell carcinoma (tRCC). Absence of any clinically recognized therapy for tRCC, pressing a need to create novel and efficient therapeutic approaches. Previous studies shown that stabilization of the G-quadruplex structure in oncogenes suppresses their expression machinery. To combat the oncogenesis caused by fusion genes, our objective is to locate and stabilize the G-quadruplex structure within thePRCC-TFE3fusion gene. Using the Quadruplex- forming G Rich Sequences (QGRS) mapper and the Non-B DNA motif search tool (nBMST) online server, we found putative G-quadruplex forming sequences (PQS) in thePRCC-TFE3fusion gene. Circular dichroism demonstrating a parallel G-quadruplex in the targeted sequence. Fluorescence and UV-vis spectroscopy results suggest that pyridostatin binds to this newly discovered G-quadruplex. The PCR stop assay, as well as transcriptional or translational inhibition by PQS, revealed that stable G-quadruplex formation affects biological processes. Confocal microscopy of HEK293T cells transfected with the fusion transcript confirmed G- quadruplexes formation in cell. This investigation may shed light on G-quadruplex’s functions in fusion genes and may help in the development of therapies specifically targeted against fusion oncogenes, which would enhance the capability of current tRCC therapy approach.

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