A solid phase assay for topoisomerase I interfacial poisons and catalytic inhibitors.
We report a mechanism-based screening technique to rapidly identify eukaryotic topoisomerase I targeting agents. The method is based on genetic tagging of topoisomerase I to immobilize the enzyme on a solid surface in a microtiter well format. DNA is added to the wells, and retained DNA is detected by Pico Green fluorescence. Compounds that result in an increase in Pico Green staining represent potential topoisomerase interfacial poisons, whereas those that reduce fluorescence report catalytic inhibitors; therefore, the solid phase assay represents a "bimodal" readout that reveals mechanisms of action. The method has been demonstrated to work with known interfacial poisons and catalytic inhibitors. This method is rapid, robust, economical, and scalable for large library screens.
Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA.
Vidusha
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Cyril
Mark T
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Muller
D002384:Catalysis / Q000187:drug effects; D004264:DNA Topoisomerases, Type I / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D059004:Topoisomerase I Inhibitors / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000494:pharmacology
D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D059004:Topoisomerase I Inhibitors; D004264:DNA Topoisomerases, Type I