Abstract
Binding of eIF4E to the cap structure (m7GpppN) plays a critical role in mRNA translation. To study the interaction between eIF4E and cap, and to identify small molecule inhibitors of their binding, we synthesized a fluorescent-labeled cap analogue and used it to develop a fluorescence- polarization assay. This preliminary communication describes the synthesis of a fluorescein labeled 7-methylguanosinemonophosphate, and its dose dependent binding to purified human eIF4E as demonstrated by the fluorescence polarization assay.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2657-2660 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 17 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry