Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: June 23, 2020
Abstract
SAMHD1
regulates
cellular
2′-deoxynucleoside-5′-triphosphate
(dNTP)
homeostasis
by
catalysing
the
hydrolysis
of
dNTPs
into
2′-deoxynucleosides
and
triphosphate.
In
CD4
+
myeloid
lineage
resting
T-cells,
blocks
HIV-1
other
viral
infections
depletion
dNTP
pool
to
a
level
that
cannot
support
replication.
mutations
are
associated
with
autoimmune
disease
Aicardi–Goutières
syndrome
hypermutated
cancers.
Furthermore,
sensitises
cancer
cells
nucleoside-analogue
anti-cancer
therapies
is
linked
DNA
repair
suppression
interferon
response
cytosolic
nucleic
acids.
Nevertheless,
despite
its
requirement
in
these
processes,
fundamental
mechanism
SAMHD1-catalysed
remained
unknown.
Here,
we
present
structural
enzymological
data
showing
utilises
an
active
site,
bi-metallic
iron-magnesium
centre
positions
hydroxide
nucleophile
in-line
P
α
-O
5′
bond
catalyse
phosphoester
hydrolysis.
This
precise
molecular
for
catalysis,
reveals
how
down-regulates
modulates
efficacy
nucleoside-based
anti-viral
therapies.
Science,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
362(6416), P. 834 - 839
Published: Nov. 15, 2018
The
onset
of
inflammation
is
associated
with
reactive
oxygen
species
and
oxidative
damage
to
macromolecules
like
7,8-dihydro-8-oxoguanine
(8-oxoG)
in
DNA.
Because
8-oxoguanine
DNA
glycosylase
1
(OGG1)
binds
8-oxoG
because
Ogg1-deficient
mice
are
resistant
acute
systemic
inflammation,
we
hypothesized
that
OGG1
inhibition
may
represent
a
strategy
for
the
prevention
treatment
inflammation.
We
developed
TH5487,
selective
active-site
inhibitor
OGG1,
which
hampers
binding
repair
well
tolerated
by
mice.
TH5487
prevents
tumor
necrosis
factor-α-induced
OGG1-DNA
interactions
at
guanine-rich
promoters
proinflammatory
genes.
This,
turn,
decreases
occupancy
nuclear
factor
κB
gene
expression,
resulting
decreased
immune
cell
recruitment
mouse
lungs.
Thus,
present
proof
concept
targeting
can
alleviate
inflammatory
conditions
vivo.
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:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
SAMHD1
is
a
dNTPase
that
impedes
replication
of
HIV-1
in
myeloid
cells
and
resting
T
lymphocytes.
Here
we
elucidate
the
substrate
activation
mechanism
SAMHD1,
which
involves
dNTP
binding
at
allosteric
sites
transient
tetramerization.
Our
findings
reveal
tetramerization
alone
insufficient
to
promote
hydrolysis;
instead,
requires
an
inactive
tetrameric
intermediate
with
partially
occupied
sites.
The
equilibrium
between
active
states
regulates
activity,
driven
by
dissociation
additional
ligands
preassembled
tetramer.
Furthermore,
catalytic
efficiency,
but
not
specificity,
modulated
identity
dNTPs
occupying
We
show
how
this
regulation
shapes
deoxynucleotide
homeostasis
balancing
production
SAMHD1-catalyzed
depletion.
Notably,
exhibits
distinct
functionality,
term
facilitated
depletion,
whereby
increased
biosynthesis
certain
enhances
depletion
others.
regulatory
relationship
different
sheds
light
on
emerging
role
biology
implications
for
HIV/AIDS,
innate
antiviral
immunity,
cell
disorders,
telomere
maintenance
therapeutic
efficacy
nucleoside
analogs.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 240 - 240
Published: July 23, 2018
Antimetabolites,
in
particular
nucleobase
and
nucleoside
analogues,
are
cytotoxic
drugs
that,
starting
from
the
small
field
of
paediatric
oncology,
combination
with
other
chemotherapeutics,
have
revolutionised
clinical
oncology
transformed
cancer
into
a
curable
disease.
However,
even
though
chemotherapy,
together
radiation,
surgery
immunotherapy,
can
nowadays
cure
almost
all
types
cancer,
we
still
fail
to
achieve
this
for
substantial
proportion
patients.
The
understanding
differences
metabolism,
pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics,
tumour
biology
between
patients
that
be
cured
cannot,
builds
scientific
basis
rational
therapy
improvements.
Here,
summarise
current
knowledge
how
tumour-specific
patient-specific
factors
dictate
resistance
nucleobase/nucleoside
which
strategies
re-sensitisation
exist.
We
revisit
well-established
hurdles
treatment
efficacy,
like
blood-brain
barrier
reduced
deoxycytidine
kinase
activity,
but
will
also
discuss
role
novel
factors,
such
as
SAMHD1.
A
comprehensive
appreciation
complex
mechanisms
underpin
failure
chemotherapy
hopefully
inform
future
personalised
medicine.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
45(6), P. 563 - 579
Published: July 31, 2019
Background:
Cannabis
is
the
most
widely
used
illicit
substance
worldwide,
and
legalization
for
recreational
medical
purposes
has
substantially
increased
its
availability
use
in
United
States.Objectives:
Decades
of
research
have
suggested
that
cannabis
confers
risk
cognitive
impairment
across
various
domains,
structural
functional
differences
brain
been
linked
to
early
heavy
use.Methods:
With
substantial
evidence
role
endocannabinoid
system
neural
development
understanding
continues
into
adulthood,
rising
adolescents
young
adults
raises
major
concerns.
Yet
some
formulations
cannabinoid
compounds
are
FDA-approved
uses,
including
applications
children.Results:
Potential
effects
on
trajectory
morphology
cognition,
therefore,
should
be
considered.
The
goal
this
review
update
consolidate
relevant
findings
order
inform
attitudes
public
policy
regarding
compounds.Conclusions:
point
considerations
age
limits
guidelines
use.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 382 - 382
Published: March 31, 2020
Deoxynucleoside
triphosphate
(dNTP)
molecules
are
essential
for
the
replication
and
maintenance
of
genomic
information
in
both
cells
a
variety
viral
pathogens.
While
process
dNTP
biosynthesis
by
cellular
enzymes,
such
as
ribonucleotide
reductase
(RNR)
thymidine
kinase
(TK),
has
been
extensively
investigated,
negative
regulatory
mechanism
pools
was
recently
found
to
involve
sterile
alpha
motif
(SAM)
domain
histidine-aspartate
(HD)
domain-containing
protein
1,
SAMHD1.
When
active,
triphosphohydrolase
activity
SAMHD1
degrades
dNTPs
into
their
2'-deoxynucleoside
(dN)
subparts,
steadily
depleting
intercellular
pools.
The
differential
expression
levels
activation
states
various
cell
types
contributes
unique
that
either
aid
(i.e.,
dividing
T
cells)
or
restrict
nondividing
macrophages)
consumes
dNTPs.
Genetic
mutations
induce
rare
inflammatory
encephalopathy
called
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
(AGS),
which
phenotypically
resembles
infection.
Recent
publications
have
identified
diverse
roles
double-stranded
break
repair,
genome
stability,
stress
response
through
interferon
signaling.
Finally,
series
were
also
reported
cancer
while
why
is
mutated
these
remains
investigated.
Here,
we
reviewed
studies
begun
illuminating
highly
virology,
immunology,
biology.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 739 - 739
Published: Feb. 20, 2022
Nucleotides
are
synthesized
through
two
distinct
pathways:
de
novo
synthesis
and
nucleoside
salvage.
Whereas
the
pathway
synthesizes
nucleotides
from
amino
acids
glucose,
salvage
recovers
nucleosides
or
bases
formed
during
DNA
RNA
degradation.
In
contrast
to
high
proliferating
non-malignant
cells,
which
highly
dependent
on
synthesis,
cancer
cells
can
switch
pathways
maintain
efficient
replication.
Pyrimidine
remains
target
of
interest
in
therapy
several
inhibitors
showed
promising
results
vivo
models.
1980s
1990s,
poor
responses
were
however
observed
clinical
trials
with
currently
existing
pyrimidine
inhibitors.
To
overcome
limitations
trials,
targeting
alone
combination
was
suggested.
Even
though
this
approach
initially
results,
it
received
fresh
attention
only
recently.
Here
we
discuss
re-discovery
for
replication
commonly
used
antimetabolites
various
preclinical
models
trials.
We
also
highlight
newly
emerged
targets
as
well
a
immunotherapy.
Cell Cycle,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1029 - 1038
Published: April 24, 2017
Recently,
we
demonstrated
that
sterile
α
motif
and
HD
domain
containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
a
major
barrier
in
acute
myelogenous
leukemia
(AML)
cells
to
the
cytotoxicity
of
cytarabine
(ara-C),
most
important
drug
AML
treatment.
Ara-C
intracellularly
converted
by
canonical
dNTP
synthesis
pathway
ara-CTP,
which
serves
as
substrate
but
not
an
allosteric
activator
SAMHD1.
Using
mouse
model,
show
here
wild
type
catalytically
inactive
SAMHD1
reduces
ara-C
treatment
efficacy
vivo.
Expanding
clinically
relevant
substrates
SAMHD1,
demonstrate
THP-1
CRISPR/Cas9
lacking
functional
gene
showed
increased
sensitivity
antimetabolites
nelarabine,
fludarabine,
decitabine,
vidarabine,
clofarabine,
trifluridine.
Within
this
Extra
View,
discuss
build
upon
both
these
our
previously
reported
findings,
propose
likely
active
against
variety
nucleoside
analog
present
anti-cancer
chemotherapies.
Thus,
may
constitute
promising
target
improve
wide
range
therapies
for
hematological
non-haematological
malignancies.