"The study of G-quadruplexes has emerged in recent years as an important focus of research in nucleic acids. This is now a rapidly growing area, not least because of its potential as a novel approach to cancer therapeutics, and there is much current activity on the design of quadruplex-selective small-molecule ligands and the study of their cellular effects. This timely publication gives a uniquely integrated view of quadruplex nucleic a ..."
"Cancer Drug Design and Discovery, Second Edition is an important reference on the underlying principles for the design and subsequent development of new anticancer small molecule agents. New chapters have been added to this edition on areas of particular interest and therapeutic promise, including cancer genomics and personalized medicine, DNA-targeted agents and more. This book includes several sections on the basic and applied science ..."
"This book provides a detailed view of the molecular structures of DNA and RNA and how they are recognised by small molecules and proteins. Extensive source material is provided, including information on relevant web sites and computer programmes. The major methods of structural investigation for nucleic acids: X-ray crystallography, NMR, and molecular modelling are reviewed and their scope and limitations (in the context of nucleic acid ..."
"Guanine rich DNA has been known for decades to form unusual structures, although their biological relevance was little understood. Recent advances have demonstrated that quadruplex structures can play a role in gene expression and provide opportunities for a new class of anticancer therapeutics. A number of quadruplex-specific proteins have also been discovered. Quadruplex Nucleic Acids discusses all aspects of the fundamentals of quadr ..."
"The study of G-quadruplexes has emerged in recent years as an important focus of research in nucleic acids. This is now a rapidly growing area, not least because of its potential as a novel approach to cancer therapeutics, and there is much current activity on the design of quadruplex-selective small-molecule ligands and the study of their cellular effects. This timely publication gives a uniquely integrated view of quadruplex nucleic a ..."
"1 Antitumour Acridines William A. Denny, Bruce C. Baguley, Bruce F. Cain* and
Michael J. Waring INTRODUCTION The first use of acridine compounds in
clinical medicine occurred before the turn of the century when the chrysaniline
derivatives (2; Rt, R2 = H or CH3), by-products of aniline dye manufacture, were
found weakly active against malaria (Mannaberg, 1897). Acridine derivatives did
not come into widespread use, however, until t ..."
"Stephen Neidle. 6 Kinetic Analysis of Drug-Nucleic Acid Binding Modes:
Absolute Rates and Effects of Salt Concentration W. David Wilson and Farial A.
Tanious 1 Introduction Kinetic studies, particularly if carried out at several salt
concentrations, provide information about nucleic acid complexes and how they
form which is available from no other method. Kinetic experiments as a function
of salt concentration, for example, can be ..."
"The chemical and biological sciences face unprecedented opportunities in the 21st century. A confluence of factors from parallel universes - advances in experimental techniques in biomolecular structure determination, progress in theoretical modeling and simulation for large biological systems, and breakthroughs in computer technology - has opened new avenues of opportunity as never before. Now, experimental data can be interpreted and ..."
"The chemical and biological sciences face unprecedented opportunities in the 21st century. A confluence of factors from parallel universes - advances in experimental techniques in biomolecular structure determination, progress in theoretical modeling and simulation for large biological systems, and breakthroughs in computer technology - has opened new avenues of opportunity as never before. Now, experimental data can be interpreted and ..."
"This book is a concise, comprehensive survey of DNA structure, from first principles to the ways in which drugs and proteins interact with DNA. Such an understanding of DNA structure is essential for more detailed study in areas such as gene regulation and DNA-targeted drug action."
"There have been remarkable advances towards discovering agents that exhibit selectivity and sequence-specificity for DNA, as well as understanding the interactions that underlie its propensity to bind molecules. This progress has important applications in many areas of biotechnology and medicine, notably in cancer treatment as well as in future gene targeting therapies.The editor and contributing authors are leaders in their fields and ..."
"The chemical and biological sciences face unprecedented opportunities in the 21st century. A confluence of factors from parallel universes - advances in experimental techniques in biomolecular structure determination, progress in theoretical modeling and simulation for large biological systems, and breakthroughs in computer technology - has opened new avenues of opportunity as never before. Now, experimental data can be interpreted and ..."
"The binding of small ligands to biological molecules is central to most aspects of biological function. The past twenty years has seen the development of an increasing armoury of biophysical methods that not only detect such binding, but also provide varying degrees of information about the kinetics, thermodynamics and structural aspects of the process. These methods have received increasing attention with the growth in more rational ap ..."
"The ultimate source of information on the design of new anticancer agents, emphasising small molecules, this newest work covers recent notable successes resulting from the human genome and cancer genomics projects. These advances have provided information on targets involved in specific cancers that are leading to effective medicines for at least some of the common solid tumours. Unique sections explain the basic underlying principles o ..."
"Stephen Neidle. of the expectation of the inventors and their colleagues that the
elusive “magic bullet” lay in their grasp and that immortalization in a Hollywood
movie would surely follow. There was even a suggestion that Steve McQueen
should be approached for a starring role! This hubristic ... When questioned in
court about his role in the delay of issuance of the US patent, Miller claimed that
his being “obdurate” was in respo ..."
"I have also included a list of my own favourite molecular graphics programs that
have nucleic acid-friendly features. I am grateful to my wife Andrea and children
Dan, Ben, and Hannah for their constant support and encouragement in this and
many other ventures, and to my colleagues, collaborators, and students for their
contributions, insights, and discussions. Thanks also to my editor at Elsevier,
Kirsten Funk, for all her hard wo ..."
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of therapeutic oligonucleotides for therapeutic applications, touching on a number of additional oligonucleotides including a number of small interfering RNAs currently in various phases of clinical development. Written by leading expert scientists from both academia and leading biotechnical companies, the authors provide a compelling update on current status of RNA interfer ..."
"The binding of antibiotics and drugs to DNA is a fast developing area of research with important applications in medicine, particularly the treatment of cancer. Sequence-specific DNA Binding Agents uniquely discusses key aspects of this topic, providing a novel perspective on the subject. Written by experts in the field, this book discusses diverse modes of binding of antibiotics and drugs to DNA, emphasising matters that are important ..."