scholarly journals Study of interaction of antimutagenic 1,4-dihydropyridine AV-153-Na with DNA-damaging molecules and its impact on DNA repair activity

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Leonova ◽  
Evita Rostoka ◽  
Sylvie Sauvaigo ◽  
Larisa Baumane ◽  
Turs Selga ◽  
...  

Background1,4-dihydropyridines (1,4-DHP) possesses important biochemical and pharmacological properties, including antioxidant and antimutagenic activities. It was shown that the antimutagenic 1,4-dihydropyridine AV-153-Na interacts with DNA. The aim of the current study was to test the capability of the compound to scavenge peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical, to test intracellular distribution of the compound, and to assess the ability of the compound to modify the activity of DNA repair enzymes and to protect the DNA in living cells against peroxynitrite-induced damage.MethodsPeroxynitrite decomposition was assayed by UV spectroscopy, hydroxyl radical scavenging—by EPR spectroscopy. DNA breakage was determined by the “comet method”, activity of DNA repair enzymes—using Glyco-SPOT and ExSy-SPOT assays. Intracellular distribution of the compound was studied by laser confocal scanning fluorescence microscopy. Fluorescence spectroscopy titration and circular dichroism spectroscopy were used to study interactions of the compound with human serum albumin.ResultsSome ability to scavenge hydroxyl radical by AV-153-Na was detected by the EPR method, but it turned out to be incapable of reacting chemically with peroxynitrite. However, AV-153-Na effectively decreased DNA damage produced by peroxynitrite in cultured HeLa cells. The Glyco-SPOT test essentially revealed an inhibition by AV-153-Na of the enzymes involved thymine glycol repair. Results with ExSy-SPOT chip indicate that AV-153-Na significantly stimulates excision/synthesis repair of 8-oxoguanine (8-oxoG), abasic sites (AP sites) and alkylated bases. Laser confocal scanning fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that within the cells AV-153-Na was found mostly in the cytoplasm; however, a stain in nucleolus was also detected. Binding to cytoplasmic structures might occur due to high affinity of the compound to proteins revealed by spectroscopical methods.DiscussionActivation of DNA repair enzymes after binding to DNA appears to be the basis for the antimutagenic effects of AV-153-Na.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Leonova ◽  
Evita Rostoka ◽  
Sylvie Sauvaigo ◽  
Edgars Smelovs ◽  
Larisa Baumane ◽  
...  

1,4-dihydropyridines (1,4-DHP) possess important biochemical and pharmacological properties, including antioxidant and antimutagenic activities. Interaction of some 1,4-DHP with DNA was recently reported. AV-153-Na, an antimutagenic and DNA-repair-enhancing compound appeared to be able to interact with DNA by intercalation. The aim of the current study was to characterize DNA’s capacity for the binding of AV-153-Na, and using different approaches, to test intracellular distribution of the compound, to test the ability of the compound to scavenge peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical and to assess the ability of the compound to modify the activity of DNA repair enzymes. The DNA binding activity of AV-153-Na was determined by means of fluorescence assay. Titration of the AV-153-Na solutions with DNA gradually increased fluorescence of the solution, indicating direct interactions of the molecule with DNA. AV-153-Na quenched the fluorescence of ethidium bromide and DNA complex, which points to intercalation binding mode. Binding via intercalation was confirmed by means of cyclic voltammetry and circular dichroism spectroscopy. The compound could interact with the four DNA bases in vitro, manifesting a higher affinity to guanine. Some ability to scavenge hydroxyl radical by AV-153-Na was detected by the EPR method. AV-153-Na turned out to be incapable of reacting chemically with peroxynitrite. However, AV-153-Na effectively decreased DNA damage produced by peroxynitrite in cultured HeLa cells. The effects of AV-153-Na on the activity of DNA repair enzymes were tested using Glyco-SPOT and ExSy-SPOT assays. The Glyco-SPOT test essentially revealed an inhibition by AV-153-Na of the enzymes involved thymine glycol repair. Results with ExSy-SPOT chip indicate that AV-153-Na significantly stimulates excision/synthesis repair of 8-oxoguanine (8-oxoG), abasic sites (AP sites) and alkylated bases. Laser confocal scanning fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that within the cells AV-153-Na was found mostly in the cytoplasm; however, a stain in nucleolus was also detected. Binding to cytoplasmic structures might occur due to high affinity of the compound to protein, revealed by fluorescence spectroscopy titration and circular dichroism. Activation of DNA repair enzymes after binding to DNA appears to be the basis for the antimutagenic effects of AV-153-Na.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Leonova ◽  
Evita Rostoka ◽  
Sylvie Sauvaigo ◽  
Edgars Smelovs ◽  
Larisa Baumane ◽  
...  

1,4-dihydropyridines (1,4-DHP) possess important biochemical and pharmacological properties, including antioxidant and antimutagenic activities. Interaction of some 1,4-DHP with DNA was recently reported. AV-153-Na, an antimutagenic and DNA-repair-enhancing compound appeared to be able to interact with DNA by intercalation. The aim of the current study was to characterize DNA’s capacity for the binding of AV-153-Na, and using different approaches, to test intracellular distribution of the compound, to test the ability of the compound to scavenge peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical and to assess the ability of the compound to modify the activity of DNA repair enzymes. The DNA binding activity of AV-153-Na was determined by means of fluorescence assay. Titration of the AV-153-Na solutions with DNA gradually increased fluorescence of the solution, indicating direct interactions of the molecule with DNA. AV-153-Na quenched the fluorescence of ethidium bromide and DNA complex, which points to intercalation binding mode. Binding via intercalation was confirmed by means of cyclic voltammetry and circular dichroism spectroscopy. The compound could interact with the four DNA bases in vitro, manifesting a higher affinity to guanine. Some ability to scavenge hydroxyl radical by AV-153-Na was detected by the EPR method. AV-153-Na turned out to be incapable of reacting chemically with peroxynitrite. However, AV-153-Na effectively decreased DNA damage produced by peroxynitrite in cultured HeLa cells. The effects of AV-153-Na on the activity of DNA repair enzymes were tested using Glyco-SPOT and ExSy-SPOT assays. The Glyco-SPOT test essentially revealed an inhibition by AV-153-Na of the enzymes involved thymine glycol repair. Results with ExSy-SPOT chip indicate that AV-153-Na significantly stimulates excision/synthesis repair of 8-oxoguanine (8-oxoG), abasic sites (AP sites) and alkylated bases. Laser confocal scanning fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that within the cells AV-153-Na was found mostly in the cytoplasm; however, a stain in nucleolus was also detected. Binding to cytoplasmic structures might occur due to high affinity of the compound to protein, revealed by fluorescence spectroscopy titration and circular dichroism. Activation of DNA repair enzymes after binding to DNA appears to be the basis for the antimutagenic effects of AV-153-Na.


2020 ◽  
Vol 401 (12) ◽  
pp. 1487-1493
Author(s):  
Stephan Kiontke ◽  
Tanja Göbel ◽  
Annika Brych ◽  
Alfred Batschauer

AbstractDrosophila, Arabidopsis, Synechocystis, human (DASH)-type cryptochromes (cry-DASHs) form one subclade of the cryptochrome/photolyase family (CPF). CPF members are flavoproteins that act as DNA-repair enzymes (DNA-photolyases), or as ultraviolet(UV)-A/blue light photoreceptors (cryptochromes). In mammals, cryptochromes are essential components of the circadian clock feed-back loop. Cry-DASHs are present in almost all major taxa and were initially considered as photoreceptors. Later studies demonstrated DNA-repair activity that was, however, restricted to UV-lesions in single-stranded DNA. Very recent studies, particularly on microbial organisms, substantiated photoreceptor functions of cry-DASHs suggesting that they could be transitions between photolyases and cryptochromes.


Author(s):  
Errol C. Friedberg ◽  
Kern H. Cook ◽  
James Duncan ◽  
Kristien Mortelmans

eLife ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie J Papp ◽  
Anne-Laure Huber ◽  
Sabine D Jordan ◽  
Anna Kriebs ◽  
Madelena Nguyen ◽  
...  

The circadian transcriptional repressors cryptochrome 1 (Cry1) and 2 (Cry2) evolved from photolyases, bacterial light-activated DNA repair enzymes. In this study, we report that while they have lost DNA repair activity, Cry1/2 adapted to protect genomic integrity by responding to DNA damage through posttranslational modification and coordinating the downstream transcriptional response. We demonstrate that genotoxic stress stimulates Cry1 phosphorylation and its deubiquitination by Herpes virus associated ubiquitin-specific protease (Hausp, a.k.a Usp7), stabilizing Cry1 and shifting circadian clock time. DNA damage also increases Cry2 interaction with Fbxl3, destabilizing Cry2. Thus, genotoxic stress increases the Cry1/Cry2 ratio, suggesting distinct functions for Cry1 and Cry2 following DNA damage. Indeed, the transcriptional response to genotoxic stress is enhanced in Cry1−/− and blunted in Cry2−/− cells. Furthermore, Cry2−/− cells accumulate damaged DNA. These results suggest that Cry1 and Cry2, which evolved from DNA repair enzymes, protect genomic integrity via coordinated transcriptional regulation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (a1) ◽  
pp. a327-a327
Author(s):  
Brian E. Eckenroth ◽  
Ash Prakash ◽  
Brittany L. Carroll ◽  
Joann B. Sweasy ◽  
Sylvie Doublié

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