We
introduce
BLaER1
cells
as
an
alternative
myeloid
cell
model
in
combination
with
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated
gene
editing
to
study
the
influence
of
sterile
α
motif
and
HD
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
T592
phosphorylation
on
anti-viral
restriction
control
cellular
dNTP
levels
endogenous,
physiologically
relevant
context.
A
proper
understanding
mechanism
function
SAMHD1
will
provide
attractive
strategies
aiming
at
selectively
manipulating
without
affecting
other
functions.
Even
more,
our
toolkit
may
inspire
further
genetic
analysis
investigation
factors
inhibiting
retroviruses
their
regulation,
leading
a
deeper
intrinsic
immunity.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
20(8), P. 1921 - 1935
Published: Aug. 1, 2017
Highlights•SAMHD1
deficiency
or
Vpx-mediated
degradation
sensitizes
cells
to
DSB-inducing
agents•SAMHD1
localizes
DNA
double-strand
breaks
in
response
damage•SAMHD1
promotes
HR
and
end
resection
independent
of
its
dNTPase
activity•SAMHD1
complexes
with
CtIP
facilitates
recruitment
damage
sitesSummaryDNA
break
(DSB)
repair
by
homologous
recombination
(HR)
is
initiated
CtIP/MRN-mediated
maintain
genome
integrity.
SAMHD1
a
dNTP
triphosphohydrolase,
which
restricts
HIV-1
infection,
mutations
are
associated
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
cancer.
We
show
that
has
dNTPase-independent
function
promoting
facilitate
DSB
HR.
causes
hypersensitivity
agents,
recruited
DSBs.
via
conserved
C-terminal
domain
recruits
DSBs
Significantly,
cancer-associated
mutant
impaired
interaction,
but
not
dNTPase-inactive
SAMHD1,
fails
rescue
the
impairment
depletion.
Our
findings
define
for
HR-mediated
facilitating
accrual
promote
resection,
providing
insight
into
how
integrity.Graphical
abstract
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: June 4, 2018
Abstract
SAMHD1
is
a
critical
restriction
factor
for
HIV-1
in
non-cycling
cells
and
its
antiviral
activity
regulated
by
T592
phosphorylation.
Here,
we
show
that
dephosphorylation
at
controlled
during
the
cell
cycle,
occurring
M/G
1
transition
proliferating
cells.
Using
several
complementary
proteomics
biochemical
approaches,
identify
phosphatase
PP2A-B55α
responsible
rendering
antivirally
active.
specifically
targeted
holoenzymes
mitotic
exit,
line
with
observations
key
exit
mammalian
Strikingly,
as
HeLa
or
activated
primary
CD4
+
T
enter
G
phase,
pronounced
reduction
of
RT
products
observed
upon
infection
dependent
on
presence
dephosphorylated
SAMHD1.
Moreover,
PP2A
controls
pT592
level
monocyte-derived
macrophages
(MDMs).
Thus,
holoenzyme
regulator
to
switch
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 23, 2019
Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus
(HIV)
infects
cells
from
the
immune
system
and
has
thus
developed
tools
to
circumvent
host
immunity
use
it
in
its
advance.
Dendritic
(DCs)
are
first
encounter
HIV,
being
main
antigen
(Ag)
presenting
cells,
they
link
innate
adaptive
responses.
While
DCs
work
promote
an
efficient
response
halt
infection,
HIV-1
ways
take
advantage
of
their
role
uses
gain
faster
more
access
CD4+
T
cells.
Due
ability
activate
a
specific
response,
promising
candidates
achieve
functional
cure
but
knowing
molecular
partakers
that
determine
relationship
between
virus
cell
is
key
for
rational
successful
design
DC-based
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
state
knowledge
on
how
both
DC
subsets
(myeloid
plasmacytoid
DCs)
act
presence
HIV-1,
focus
different
pathways
can
after
binding
DC.
First,
explore
consequences
recognition
by
each
receptor
DCs,
including
CD4
DC-SIGN.
Second,
look
at
cellular
mechanisms
prevent
productive
infection
weapons
turn
defense
into
Trojan
horse
hides
all
way
cell.
Finally,
discuss
possible
outcomes
DC-T
contact.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Aug. 2, 2019
Abstract
Hypomethylating
agents
decitabine
and
azacytidine
are
regarded
as
interchangeable
in
the
treatment
of
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML).
However,
their
mechanisms
action
remain
incompletely
understood,
predictive
biomarkers
for
HMA
efficacy
lacking.
Here,
we
show
that
bioactive
metabolite
triphosphate,
but
not
functions
activator
substrate
triphosphohydrolase
SAMHD1
is
subject
to
SAMHD1-mediated
inactivation.
Retrospective
immunohistochemical
analysis
bone
marrow
specimens
from
AML
patients
at
diagnosis
revealed
expression
leukemic
cells
inversely
correlates
with
clinical
response
decitabine,
azacytidine.
ablation
increases
antileukemic
activity
cell
lines,
primary
blasts,
xenograft
models.
acquire
resistance
partly
by
up-regulation.
Together,
our
data
suggest
a
biomarker
stratified
use
hypomethylating
potential
target
decitabine-resistant
leukemia.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2021
Abstract
SAMHD1
impedes
infection
of
myeloid
cells
and
resting
T
lymphocytes
by
retroviruses,
the
enzymatic
activity
protein—dephosphorylation
deoxynucleotide
triphosphates
(dNTPs)—implicates
dNTP
depletion
in
innate
antiviral
immunity.
Here
we
show
that
allosteric
binding
sites
enzyme
are
plastic
can
accommodate
oligonucleotides
place
activators,
GTP
dNTP.
displays
a
preference
for
containing
phosphorothioate
bonds
Rp
configuration
located
3’
to
G
nucleotides
(GpsN),
modification
pattern
occurs
mechanism
defense
prokaryotes.
In
presence
dNTPs,
GpsN-containing
promotes
formation
distinct
tetramer
with
mixed
occupancy
sites.
Mutations
impair
mixed-occupancy
complex
abolish
antiretroviral
SAMHD1,
but
not
its
ability
deplete
dNTPs.
The
findings
link
nucleic
acid
shed
light
on
immunomodulatory
effects
synthetic
phosphorothioated
raise
questions
about
role
phosphorothioation
human
Autoimmunity,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
51(3), P. 96 - 110
Published: March 27, 2018
Sterile
alpha
motif
and
histidine-aspartic
acid
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
a
deoxynucleotide
triphosphate
(dNTP)
hydrolase
that
plays
an
important
role
in
the
homeostatic
balance
of
cellular
dNTPs.
Its
emerging
as
effector
innate
immunity
affirmed
by
mutations
SAMHD1
gene
cause
severe
autoimmune
disease,
Aicardi–Goutieres
syndrome
(AGS)
are
linked
to
cancer.
Additionally,
functions
restriction
factor
for
retroviruses,
such
HIV.
Here,
we
review
current
biochemical
biological
properties
enzyme
including
its
structure,
activity,
regulation
post-translational
modifications
context
function.
We
outline
open
questions
regarding
biology
whose
answers
will
be
understanding
function
regulator
cell
cycle
progression,
genomic
integrity,
autoimmunity.
Experimental Hematology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
52, P. 32 - 39
Published: May 12, 2017
Sterile
alpha
motif
and
histidine/aspartic
acid
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
a
(deoxy)guanosine
triphosphate
(dGTP/GTP)-activated
deoxyribonucleoside
(dNTP)
triphosphohydrolase
involved
in
cellular
dNTP
homoeostasis.
Mutations
SAMHD1
have
been
associated
with
the
hyperinflammatory
disease
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
(AGS).
also
limits
cells'
permissiveness
to
infection
diverse
viruses,
including
human
immunodeficiency
virus
(HIV-1),
controls
endogenous
retroviruses.
Increasing
evidence
supports
role
of
as
tumor
suppressor.
However,
can
act
resistance
factor
nucleoside-based
chemotherapies
by
hydrolyzing
their
active
metabolites,
thereby
reducing
response
various
malignancies
these
anticancer
drugs.
Hence,
informed
cancer
therapies
must
take
into
account
ambiguous
properties
both
an
inhibitor
uncontrolled
proliferation
limiting
efficacy
treatments.
Here,
we
provide
that
double-edged
sword
for
patients
acute
myelogenous
leukemia
(AML).
Our
time-dependent
analyses
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
AML
cohort
indicate
high
expression
SAMHD1,
even
though
it
critically
high-dose
ara-C
therapy,
might
be
more
favorable
progression.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Sept. 11, 2018
Human
immunodeficiency
virus
(HIV)
relies
heavily
on
the
host
cellular
machinery
for
production
of
viral
progeny.
To
exploit
proteins
replication
and
to
overcome
factors
with
antiviral
activity,
HIV
has
evolved
a
set
regulatory
accessory
shape
an
optimized
environment
its
facilitate
evasion
from
immune
system.
Several
pathways
are
hijacked
by
modulate
critical
steps
during
life
cycle.
Thereby,
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
gain
increasingly
attention
as
modifying
enzymes
regulate
virtually
every
step
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
HIV-host
interactions
influenced
PTMs
special
focus
acetylation,
ubiquitination,
phosphorylation
linked
signaling
replication.
Insights
into
these
surmised
aid
development
new
intervention
strategies.
Journal of Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
100(3), P. 351 - 372
Published: Sept. 4, 2021
Abstract
Human
sterile
α
motif
and
HD
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1),
originally
described
as
the
major
cellular
deoxyribonucleoside
triphosphate
triphosphohydrolase
(dNTPase)
balancing
intracellular
deoxynucleotide
(dNTP)
pool,
has
come
recently
into
focus
of
cancer
research.
As
outlined
in
this
review,
SAMHD1
been
reported
to
be
mutated
a
variety
types
expression
is
dysregulated
many
cancers.
Therefore,
regarded
tumor
suppressor
certain
tumors.
Moreover,
it
proposed
that
might
fulfill
requirements
driver
gene
development
or
promote
so-called
mutator
phenotype.
Besides
its
role
dNTPase,
several
novel
functions
have
light
only
recently,
including
negative
regulator
innate
immune
responses
facilitator
DNA
end
resection
during
replication
repair.
can
placed
at
crossroads
various
processes.
The
present
review
summarizes
chemotherapy
sensitivity,
highlights
mutations
found
types,
aims
discuss
functional
consequences
well
underlying
mechanisms
dysregulation
potentially
involved
development.