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.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
Abstract
Sterile
alpha
motif
and
HD
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
has
a
dNTPase-independent
function
in
promoting
DNA
end
resection
to
facilitate
double-strand
break
(DSB)
repair
by
homologous
recombination
(HR);
however,
it
is
not
known
if
upstream
signaling
events
govern
this
activity.
Here,
we
show
that
SAMHD1
deacetylated
the
SIRT1
sirtuin
deacetylase,
facilitating
its
binding
with
ssDNA
at
DSBs,
promote
HR.
complexes
deacetylates
conserved
lysine
354
(K354)
specifically
response
DSBs.
K354
deacetylation
promotes
HR
but
tetramerization
or
dNTPase
Mechanistically,
recruitment
DSBs
which
turn
facilitates
CtIP
binding,
leading
promotion
of
genome
integrity.
These
findings
define
mechanism
governing
stability.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Human
sterile
alpha
motif
and
HD-domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
an
allosterically
regulated
dNTP
triphosphohydrolase
(dNTP
+
H2O
→
dNuc
PPPi)
involved
in
deoxynucleotide
regulation
DNA
repair.
We
characterized
the
chemical
features
of
SAMHD1
transition
state
for
2′-deoxyadenosine
5′-triphosphate
(dATP)
hydrolysis
by
analysis
18O
33P
primary
kinetic
isotope
effects
(KIEs)
at
α-phosphoryl
leaving
triphosphate
group.
The
intrinsic
KIE
values
[5′-18O]dATP
1.028
±
0.003
[α-33P]dATP
1.015
0.004
provide
insights
into
mechanistic
details
state.
Solvent
2H2O
dATP
indicate
that
a
single
proton
being
transferred
to
give
solvent
3.2
0.1.
Quantum
matching
supports
concerted,
loose,
highly
asymmetric
DNAN
with
Pauling
bond
order
0.17
attacking
hydroxide
oxygen
nucleophile
0.53
departing
deoxyadenosine.
reaction
coordinate
distance
4.7
Å
from
hydroxyl
5′-deoxyadenosine
oxygen.
consistent
near-midpoint
transfer
His215
catalytic
site
donor
deoxyadenosine
5′-oxygen
This
first
be
use
effect
characterize
phosphotransferase
Reviews in Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
27(4)
Published: April 25, 2017
The
enzyme,
sterile
α
motif
and
histidine-aspartic
acid
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
diminishes
infection
of
human
immunodeficiency
virus
type
(HIV-1)
by
hydrolyzing
intracellular
deoxynucleotide
triphosphates
(dNTPs)
in
myeloid
cells
resting
CD4+
T
cells.
This
dNTP
degradation
reduces
the
concentration
to
a
level
insufficient
for
viral
cDNA
synthesis,
thereby
inhibiting
retroviral
replication.
antiviral
enzymatic
activity
can
be
inhibited
X
(Vpx).
HIV-2/SIV
Vpx
causes
SAMHD1,
thus
interfering
with
SAMHD1-mediated
restriction
Recently,
SAMHD1
has
been
suggested
restrict
HIV-1
directly
digesting
genomic
RNA
through
still
controversial
RNase
activity.
Here,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
about
structure,
mechanisms,
localization,
interferon-regulated
expression
SAMHD1.
We
also
describe
SAMHD1-deficient
animal
models
an
drug
on
basis
disrupting
proteasomal
In
addition,
possible
roles
regulating
innate
immune
sensing,
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
cancer
are
discussed
this
review.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: July 28, 2021
Abstract
SAMHD1
is
a
cellular
triphosphohydrolase
(dNTPase)
proposed
to
inhibit
HIV-1
reverse
transcription
in
non-cycling
immune
cells
by
limiting
the
supply
of
dNTP
substrates.
Yet,
phosphorylation
T592
downregulates
antiviral
activity,
but
not
its
dNTPase
function,
implying
that
additional
mechanisms
contribute
viral
restriction.
Here,
we
show
SUMOylated
on
residue
K595,
modification
relies
presence
proximal
SUMO-interacting
motif
(SIM).
Loss
K595
SUMOylation
suppresses
restriction
activity
SAMHD1,
even
context
constitutively
active
phospho-ablative
T592A
mutant
has
no
impact
depletion.
Conversely,
artificial
fusion
SUMO2
non-SUMOylatable
inactive
variant
restores
phenotype
reversed
phosphomimetic
T
592
E
mutation.
Collectively,
our
observations
clearly
establish
lack
cannot
fully
account
for
SAMHD1.
We
find
required
stimulate
dNTPase-independent
cells,
an
effect
antagonized
cyclin/CDK-dependent
cycling
cells.
Retrovirology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: May 1, 2023
Abstract
Background
SAMHD1
is
a
deoxynucleotide
triphosphohydrolase
that
restricts
replication
of
HIV-1
in
differentiated
leucocytes.
not
restricted
cycling
cells
and
it
has
been
proposed
this
due
to
phosphorylation
at
T592
these
inactivating
the
enzymatic
activity.
To
distinguish
between
theories
for
how
but
cells,
we
analysed
effects
substitutions
on
restriction
dNTP
levels
both
as
well
tetramer
stability
activity
vitro.
Results
We
first
showed
was
nuclease
then
characterised
panel
mutants
divided
them
into
three
classes.
found
subset
lost
their
ability
restrict
which
generally
corresponded
with
decrease
and/or
Interestingly,
no
were
able
WT
despite
being
regulated
by
retaining
hydrolyse
dNTPs.
Lowering
addition
hydroxyurea
did
give
rise
restriction.
Compellingly
however,
RT
reduced
affinity
dNTPs
significantly
wild-type
mutant
U937
Jurkat
T-cells.
Restriction
correlated
reverse
transcription
levels.
Conclusions
Altogether,
amino
acid
residue
592
strong
effect
formation
and,
although
simple
“on/off”
switch,
does
correlate
cells.
However,
preventing
lowering
adding
enough
restore
Nonetheless,
dNTPs,
mediated
observe
time
active
capable
inhibiting
if
reduced.
This
suggests
very
high
prevents
Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Sterile
alpha
motif
histidine-aspartate
domain
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
an
enzyme
with
diverse
activities.
Its
dNTPase
activity
degrades
all
canonical
dNTPs
and
many
anticancer
nucleoside
drugs,
while
its
single-stranded
nucleic
acid
binding
promotes
DNA
repair
RNA
homeostasis
in
cells.
These
functions
require
guanine
nucleotide
to
a
specific
allosteric
site
(A1)
on
the
enzyme.
We
previously
described
how
activities
of
SAMHD1
could
be
inhibited
vitro
fragment-based
inhibitor
design,
using
dGMP
as
targeting
fragment
for
A1
site.
However,
these
dGMP-tethered
inhibitors
had
poor
cell
permeability
due
charged
monophosphate
group.
Here,
we
describe
new
approach
where
amino
form
acyclic
acyclovir
(NH2-ACV)
used
fragment,
allowing
facile
coupling
activated
carboxylic
acids
(R-COOH),
either
directly
or
linkers.
This
generates
neutral
amide
instead
attachment
points.
High-throughput
screening
∼375
compound
library
identified
two
compounds
(8,
11)
similar
micromolar
affinities
SAMHD1.
Compound
11
was
obtained
by
direct
NH2-ACV,
8
five-carbon
linker.
Both
same
dibromonaphthol
component
from
screen.
A
crystal
structure
complex
between
8,
combined
computational
models
bound
11,
suggest
binding.
The
findings
establish
that
guanine-based
do
not
cyclic
structural
elements.
strategy
highly
amenable
further
chemical
optimization.
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
92(15)
Published: May 23, 2018
A
critical
barrier
to
developing
a
cure
for
HIV-1
infection
is
the
long-lived
viral
reservoir
that
exists
in
resting
CD4
+
T
cells,
main
targets
of
HIV-1.
The
maintained
through
variety
mechanisms,
including
regulation
LTR
promoter.
host
protein
SAMHD1
restricts
replication
nondividing
but
its
role
latency
remains
unknown.
Here
we
report
new
function
regulating
latency.
We
found
suppressed
promoter-driven
gene
expression
and
reactivation
cell
lines
primary
cells.
Furthermore,
bound
vitro
latently
infected
T-cell
line,
suggesting
binding
may
negatively
modulate
Our
findings
indicate
novel
latency,
which
enhances
our
understanding
mechanisms
proviral
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Oct. 6, 2017
HIV-1
is
the
single
most
important
sexually
transmitted
disease
(STD)
in
humans
from
a
global
health
perspective.
Among
human
lentiviruses,
M
group
has
uniquely
achieved
pandemic
levels
of
human-to-human
transmission.
The
requirement
to
transmit
between
hosts
likely
provides
strongest
selective
forces
on
virus,
as
without
transmission,
there
can
be
no
new
infections
within
host
population.
Our
perspective
that
evolution
all
virus-host
interactions,
are
inherited
and
perpetuated
host-to-host,
must
consistent
with
For
example,
CXCR4
use,
which
often
evolves
late
infection,
does
not
favour
transmission
therefore
lost
when
virus
transmits
host.
Thus,
inevitably
influences
aspects
biology,
including
interactions
innate
immmune
system,
dictates
biological
niche
exists
A
viable
viral
typically
select
features
disfavour
immune
response
represents
significant
pressure
during
process.
In
fact,
viruses
antagonise
and/or
evade
mechanisms
adaptive
systems
they
encounter.
We
believe
viewing
host-virus
helps
us
understand
mechanistic
details
antiviral
immunity
escape.
This
particularly
true
for
acts
very
earliest
stages
interaction,
bypassed
achieve
successful
infection.
With
this
mind,
here
we
review
sensing
HIV,
consequent
downstream
signalling
cascades
restriction
results.
centrality
these
defence
illustrated
by
array
counter-measures
HIV
deploys
escape
them,
despite
coding
constraint
ten
kilobase
genome.
consider
evasion
strategies
detail,
particular
role
capsid
accessory
proteins
highlighting
unanswered
questions
discussing
future
perspectives.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Nov. 10, 2017
The
innate
immune
response
constitutes
the
first
cellular
line
of
defense
against
initial
HIV-1
infection.
Immune
cells
sense
invading
virus
and
trigger
signaling
cascades
that
induce
antiviral
defenses
to
control
or
eliminate
Professional
antigen-presenting
located
in
mucosal
tissues,
including
dendritic
macrophages,
are
critical
for
recognizing
at
site
exposure.
These
less
permissive
infection
compared
activated
CD4+
T-cells,
which
is
mainly
due
host
restriction
factors
serve
an
immediate
role
controlling
establishment
spread
viral
However,
can
exploit
their
avoid
detection
clearance
by
system.
Sterile
alpha
motif
HD-domain
containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
mammalian
deoxynucleoside
triphosphate
triphosphohydrolase
(dNTPase)
responsible
regulating
intracellular
dNTP
pools
restricting
replication
non-dividing
myeloid
quiescent
T-cells.
Here,
we
review
analyze
latest
literature
on
function
SAMHD1,
mechanism
ability
SAMHD1
regulate
We
also
provide
overview
dynamic
interplay
between
HIV-1,
cell-intrinsic
elucidate
how
modulates
cells.
A
more
complete
understanding
SAMHD1's
may
help
develop
stratagems
enhance
its
effects,
efficiently
block
pathogenic
result