Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Sept. 4, 2020
The
high
frequency
of
somatic
copy
number
alterations,
as
opposed
to
point
mutations,
is
considered
a
unique
feature
ovarian
cancer.
Amplification-dependent
overexpression
RecQ
protein-like
4
(RECQL4),
which
participates
in
DNA
replication
and
repair,
mediates
the
development
various
cancers,
but
its
pathobiological
clinical
roles
are
poorly
understood.
Here,
using
bioinformatics
analysis,
RECQL4
amplification
was
found
occur
27%
cancer
samples
TCGA
cohort.
be
upregulated
associated
with
poor
prognosis
based
on
immunohistochemistry
staining
Functionally,
increased
proliferation
invasion
cells.
silencing
had
opposite
effects.
In
addition,
knockdown
enhanced
sensitivity
cells
cisplatin
PARP
inhibitor
(PARPi).
Further
mechanistic
investigations
revealed
that
MAFB
downstream
target
RECQL4.
oncogenic
effect
attenuated
after
knockdown.
Moreover,
negatively
regulated
by
tumor
suppressor
miR-10a-5p.
Collectively,
these
findings
indicate
genomic
low
expression
miR-10a-5p
contribute
This
first
study
reveal
functions
significance
Journal of Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
293(27), P. 10502 - 10511
Published: Feb. 8, 2018
DNA
double-strand
breaks
(DSBs)
arise
regularly
in
cells
and
when
left
unrepaired
cause
senescence
or
cell
death.
Homologous
recombination
(HR)
nonhomologous
end-joining
(NHEJ)
are
the
two
major
DNA-repair
pathways.
Whereas
HR
allows
faithful
DSB
repair
healthy
growth,
NHEJ
has
higher
potential
to
contribute
mutations
malignancy.
Many
regulatory
mechanisms
influence
which
of
these
pathways
is
used
repair.
These
depend
on
cycle,
post-translational
modifications,
chromatin
effects.
Here,
we
summarize
current
research
into
mechanisms,
with
a
focus
mammalian
cells,
also
discuss
by
"alternative
end-joining"
single-strand
annealing.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(18), P. 6461 - 6461
Published: Sept. 4, 2020
Precise
gene
editing
is—or
will
soon
be—in
clinical
use
for
several
diseases,
and
more
applications
are
under
development.
The
programmable
nuclease
Cas9,
directed
by
a
single-guide
RNA
(sgRNA),
can
introduce
double-strand
breaks
(DSBs)
in
target
sites
of
genomic
DNA,
which
constitutes
the
initial
step
using
this
novel
technology.
In
mammals,
two
pathways
dominate
repair
DSBs—nonhomologous
end
joining
(NHEJ)
homology-directed
(HDR)—and
outcome
mainly
depends
on
choice
between
these
pathways.
Although
HDR
is
attractive
its
high
fidelity,
pathway
biased
biological
context.
Mammalian
cells
preferentially
employ
NHEJ
over
through
mechanisms:
active
throughout
cell
cycle,
whereas
restricted
to
S/G2
phases;
faster
than
HDR;
suppresses
process.
This
suggests
that
definitive
control
programmed
DNA
lesioning
could
be
achieved
manipulating
cellular
pathway.
review,
we
summarize
DSB
pathways,
mechanisms
involved
selection
based
resection,
make
progress
research
investigating
strategies
favor
Cas9-mediated
manipulation
increase
frequency
mammalian
cells.
remaining
problems
improving
efficiency
also
discussed.
review
should
facilitate
development
CRISPR/Cas9
technology
achieve
precise
editing.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Nov. 24, 2021
DNA
replication
must
be
precisely
controlled
in
order
to
maintain
genome
stability.
Transition
through
cell
cycle
phases
is
regulated
by
a
family
of
Cyclin-Dependent
Kinases
(CDKs)
association
with
respective
cyclin
regulatory
subunits.
In
normal
cycles,
E-type
cyclins
(Cyclin
E1
and
Cyclin
E2,
CCNE1
CCNE2
genes)
associate
CDK2
promote
G1/S
transition.
E/CDK2
complex
mostly
controls
progression
phosphorylation
specific
substrates.
Oncogenic
activation
impairs
replication,
causing
stress
damage.
As
consequence,
E/CDK2-induced
leads
genomic
instability
contributes
human
carcinogenesis.
this
review,
we
focus
on
the
main
functions
molecular
mechanisms
which
oncogenic
causes
cancer.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1877(3), P. 188716 - 188716
Published: March 7, 2022
The
cyclin-dependent
kinase
(CDK)
family
plays
a
critical
role
in
variety
of
signaling
pathways
that
regulate
transcription
and
cell-cycle
progression.
Recently,
the
CDKs
DNA
damage
response
(DDR)
has
emerged.
affect
both
repair,
contributing
to
fidelity
cell
division
process
as
well
maintenance
genomic
integrity
following
damage.
This
is
due
modulatory
on
double-strand
break
repair
(DSBR)
components,
including
their
influence
enzymes
involved
homologous
recombination
(HR)
non-homologous
end-joining
(NHEJ).
In
this
review,
impact
DDR
discussed.
Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
25(18), P. 5584 - 5594
Published: June 13, 2019
Somatic
inactivating
mutations
in
ARID1A,
a
component
of
the
SWI/SNF
chromatin
remodeling
complex,
are
detected
various
types
human
malignancies.
Loss
ARID1A
compromises
DNA
damage
repair.
The
induced
burden
may
increase
reliance
on
PARP-dependent
repair
cancer
cells
to
maintain
genome
integrity
and
render
susceptibility
PARP
inhibitor
therapy.Experimental
Design:
Isogenic
ARID1A-/-
wild-type
cell
lines
were
used
for
assessing
response,
compactness,
profiling
global
serine/threonine
phosphoproteomic
vivo.
A
panel
inhibitors
targeting
pathways
was
screened
synergistic
antitumor
effect
with
irradiation
tumors.ARID1A-deficient
endometrial
exhibit
sustained
levels
result
further
supported
by
vivo
analysis.
Our
results
show
that
is
essential
establishing
an
open
state
upon
damage,
process
required
recruitment
53BP1
RIF1,
key
mediators
non-homologous
end-joining
(NHEJ)
machinery,
lesions.
inability
mount
NHEJ
partial
cytotoxic
response
radiation.
Small-molecule
compound
screens
revealed
act
synergistically
radiation
potentiate
cytotoxicity
cells.
Combination
treatment
low-dose
olaparib
greatly
improved
efficacy,
resulting
long-term
remission
mice
bearing
ARID1A-deficient
acquire
high
sensitivity
inhibition
after
exposure
exogenously
breaks
such
as
ionizing
findings
suggest
novel
biologically
informed
strategy
treating
iScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 106276 - 106276
Published: Feb. 26, 2023
Ubiquitination
is
an
important
post-translational
modification
(PTM)
that
regulates
a
large
spectrum
of
cellular
processes
in
eukaryotes.
Abnormalities
ubiquitin
signaling
underlie
numerous
human
pathologies
including
cancer
and
neurodegeneration.
Much
progress
has
been
made
during
the
last
three
decades
understanding
how
ligases
recognize
their
substrates
ubiquitination
orchestrated.
Several
mechanisms
regulation
have
evolved
to
prevent
promiscuity
assembly
multi-protein
complexes
with
dedicated
subunits
specific
modifications
these
enzymes
co-factors.
Here,
we
outline
another
layer
complexity
involving
coordinated
access
E3
substrates.
We
provide
extensive
inventory
crosstalk
multiple
PTMs
SUMOylation,
phosphorylation,
methylation,
acetylation,
hydroxylation,
prolyl
isomerization,
PARylation,
O-GlcNAcylation.
discuss
molecular
by
which
orchestrate
ubiquitination,
thus
increasing
its
specificity
as
well
other
pathways
ensure
cell
homeostasis.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(11)
Published: March 12, 2025
Lung
cancer
exhibits
altered
metabolism,
influencing
its
response
to
radiation.
To
investigate
the
metabolic
regulation
of
radiation
response,
we
conducted
a
comprehensive,
metabolic-wide
CRISPR-Cas9
loss-of-function
screen
using
as
selection
pressure
in
human
non–small
cell
lung
cancer.
Lipoylation
emerged
key
target
for
radiosensitization,
with
lipoyltransferase
1
(LIPT1)
identified
top
hit.
LIPT1
covalently
conjugates
mitochondrial
2-ketoacid
dehydrogenases
lipoic
acid,
facilitating
enzymatic
functions
involved
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle.
Inhibiting
lipoylation,
either
through
genetic
knockout
or
lipoylation
inhibitor
(CPI-613),
enhanced
tumor
control
by
Mechanistically,
inhibition
increased
2-hydroxyglutarate,
leading
H3K9
trimethylation,
disrupting
TIP60
recruitment
and
ataxia
telangiectasia
mutated
(ATM)–mediated
DNA
damage
repair
signaling,
impairing
homologous
recombination
repair.
In
summary,
our
findings
reveal
critical
role
regulating
chromosome
stability
may
suggest
means
enhance
therapeutic
outcomes
DNA-damaging
agents.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
47(18), P. 9467 - 9479
Published: July 31, 2019
The
DNA
damage
response
(DDR)
encompasses
the
cellular
to
double-stranded
breaks
(DSBs),
and
includes
recognition
of
DSB,
recruitment
numerous
factors
site,
initiation
signaling
cascades,
chromatin
remodeling,
cell-cycle
checkpoint
activation,
repair
DSB.
Key
drivers
DDR
are
multiple
members
phosphatidylinositol
3-kinase-related
kinase
family,
including
ataxia
telangiectasia
mutated
(ATM),
Rad3-related
(ATR),
DNA-dependent
protein
catalytic
subunit
(DNA-PKcs).
ATM
ATR
modulate
portions
DDR,
but
DNA-PKcs
is
believed
primarily
function
in
DSB
pathway,
non-homologous
end
joining.
Utilizing
a
human
cell
line
which
domain
inactivated,
we
show
here
that
activity
required
for
DSBs
immediately
after
their
induction.
Specifically,
initiates
phosphorylation
H2AX
KAP1
following
ionizing
radiation
exposure
drives
local
decondensation
near
site.
Furthermore,
loss
results
marked
decrease
machinery
DSBs.
Collectively,
these
provide
clear
evidence
pivotal
DDR.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
286(6), P. 1058 - 1073
Published: Sept. 21, 2018
The
biology
of
aging
is
an
area
intense
research,
and
many
questions
remain
about
how
why
cell
organismal
functions
decline
over
time.
In
mammalian
cells,
genomic
instability
mitochondrial
dysfunction
are
thought
to
be
among
the
primary
drivers
cellular
aging.
This
review
focuses
on
interrelationship
between
in
cells
its
relevance
age‐related
functional
at
molecular
level.
importance
oxidative
stress
key
DNA
damage
response
pathways
discussed,
with
a
special
focus
poly
(
ADP
‐ribose)
polymerase
1,
whose
persistent
activation
depletes
energy
reserves,
leading
dysfunction,
loss
homeostasis,
altered
metabolism.
Elucidation
relationship
instability,
signaling
that
connect
these
pathways/processes
keys
future
research
human
An
important
component
health
preservation
mitophagy,
this
other
areas
particularly
ripe
for
investigation
will
discussed.