Valentina Arciuolo

Dr. Valentina Arciuolo

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 December 2024 in Molecules
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Gianmarco GualtieriGianmarco Gualtieri
Gianmarco Gualtieri
ECEmanuele Liborio Citriniti
Emanuele Liborio Citriniti
Roberta RoccaRoberta Rocca
Roberta Rocca
VAValentina Arciuolo
Valentina Arciuolo
Jussara AmatoJussara Amato
Jussara Amato
SAStefano Alcaro
Stefano Alcaro
G-quadruplexes (G4s) are distinctive four-stranded nucleic acid structures formed by guanine-rich sequences, making them attractive targets for drug repurposing efforts. Modulating their stability and function holds promise for treating diseases like cancer. To identify potential drug candidates capable of interacting with these complex DNA formations, docking studies and molecular dynamics (MDs) simulations were conducted. Our analysis revealed kanamycin’s ability to bind to various G4 structures, offering valuable insights into its potential as a modulator of G4 activity. Kanamycin exhibited favorable interactions with both parallel and hybrid G4 topologies in human structures, suggesting a broader mechanism of action for aminoglycosides. These findings may also shed light on aminoglycoside-associated toxicities, indicating that their effects might extend to binding non-ribosomal RNA structures. In summary, this research highlights kanamycin’s potential as a promising tool for influencing G4 dynamics, paving the way for innovative therapeutic strategies targeting G4-related pathways.