Biochemical Society Transactions,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
47(4), P. 1013 - 1027
Published: July 11, 2019
Abstract
Vertebrate
protein
SAMHD1
(sterile-α-motif
and
HD
domain
containing
1)
regulates
the
cellular
dNTP
(2′-deoxynucleoside-5′-triphosphate)
pool
by
catalysing
hydrolysis
of
into
2′-deoxynucleoside
triphosphate
products.
As
an
important
regulator
cell
proliferation
a
key
player
in
homeostasis,
mutations
to
are
implicated
hypermutated
cancers,
germline
associated
with
Chronic
Lymphocytic
Leukaemia
inflammatory
disorder
Aicardi–Goutières
Syndrome.
By
limiting
supply
dNTPs
for
viral
DNA
synthesis,
also
restricts
replication
several
retroviruses,
such
as
HIV-1,
some
viruses
dendritic
myeloid
lineage
cells
resting
T-cells.
activity
is
regulated
throughout
cycle,
both
at
level
expression
post-translationally,
through
phosphorylation.
In
addition,
allosteric
regulation
further
fine-tunes
catalytic
SAMHD1,
nucleotide-activated
homotetramer
catalytically
active
form
protein.
cells,
GTP
dATP
likely
physiological
activators
two
adjacent
sites,
AL1
(GTP)
AL2
(dATP),
that
bridge
monomer–monomer
interfaces
stabilise
homotetramer.
This
review
summarises
extensive
X-ray
crystallographic,
biophysical
molecular
dynamics
experiments
have
elucidated
features
SAMHD1.
We
present
comprehensive
mechanism
detailing
structural
components
coupling
between
nucleotide-induced
tetramerization
catalysis
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.
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
92(20)
Published: Aug. 1, 2018
Macrophages
and
dendritic
cells
are
usually
the
first
point
of
contact
with
pathogens,
including
lentiviruses.
Host
restriction
factors,
SAMHD1,
mediate
innate
immune
response
against
these
viruses.
However,
HIV-1
has
evolved
to
circumvent
establishes
disseminated
infection.
The
cyclin-dependent
kinase
inhibitor
p21,
which
is
involved
in
differentiation
maturation
monocytes,
blocks
replication
at
reverse
transcription
step.
p21
thought
suppress
key
enzymes
dNTP
biosynthesis
activates
SAMHD1
antiviral
function.
We
report
here
that
human
USP18
protein
a
novel
factor
potentially
contributing
HIV
by
blocking
function
differentiated
myeloid
cells.
downregulates
expression,
correlates
upregulated
intracellular
levels
inactive
form
SAMHD1.
Depletion
stabilizes
dephosphorylated
block
replication.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(12), P. 1965 - 1965
Published: Dec. 11, 2020
The
evolutionary
conflict
between
retroviruses
and
their
vertebrate
hosts
over
millions
of
years
has
led
to
the
emergence
cellular
innate
immune
proteins
termed
restriction
factors
as
well
viral
antagonists.
Evidence
accumulated
in
last
two
decades
substantially
increased
our
understanding
elaborate
mechanisms
utilized
by
these
inhibit
retroviral
replication,
that
either
directly
block
or
interfere
with
pathways
hijacked
viruses.
Analyses
complex
interactions
describe
patterns
accelerated
evolution
for
acquisition
virus-encoded
is
also
mounting
many
identified
inhibition
specific
have
broader
antiviral
activity
against
additional
other
viruses,
exposure
multiple
virus
challenges
shaped
adaptive
evolution.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
different
steps
life
cycle,
describing
action,
evolution,
targets
antagonists
evolved
counter
factors.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 395 - 395
Published: March 2, 2021
The
SAM
and
HD
domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
a
dNTP
triphosphohydrolase
that
plays
crucial
role
for
variety
of
different
cellular
functions.
Besides
balancing
intracellular
concentrations,
facilitating
DNA
damage
repair,
dampening
excessive
immune
responses,
SAMHD1
has
been
shown
to
act
as
major
restriction
factor
against
various
virus
species.
In
addition
its
well-described
activity
retroviruses
such
HIV-1,
identified
reduce
the
infectivity
viruses
herpesviruses
CMV
EBV,
poxvirus
VACV,
or
hepadnavirus
HBV.
While
some
are
efficiently
restricted
by
SAMHD1,
others
have
developed
evasion
mechanisms
antagonize
antiviral
SAMHD1.
Within
this
review,
we
summarize
functions
highlight
countermeasures
evolved
neutralize
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
Journal of General Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
106(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Human
immunodeficiency
virus
(HIV)
is
an
exemplar
virus,
still
the
most
studied
and
best
understood
a
model
for
mechanisms
of
viral
replication,
immune
evasion
pathogenesis.
In
this
review,
we
consider
earliest
stages
HIV
infection
from
transport
virion
contents
through
cytoplasm
to
integration
genome
into
host
chromatin.
We
present
holistic
virus-host
interaction
during
pivotal
stage
infection.
Central
process
capsid.
The
last
10
years
have
seen
transformation
in
way
understand
capsid
structure
function.
review
key
discoveries
our
latest
thoughts
on
as
dynamic
regulator
innate
chromatin
targeting.
also
accessory
proteins
Vpr
Vpx
because
they
are
incorporated
particles
where
collaborate
with
capsids
manipulate
defensive
cellular
responses
argue
that
effective
regulation
uncoating
immunity
define
pandemic
potential
pathogenesis,
how
comparison
different
lineages
can
reveal
what
makes
lentiviruses
special.
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
ABSTRACT
SAMHD1
is
a
dNTPase
of
mammalian
cells.
In
2011,
was
found
to
be
host
restriction
factor
against
retroviruses
through
dNTP
reduction.
Recent
research
provides
evidence
that
the
antiviral
mechanisms
cannot
explained
solely
by
its
activity.
Instead,
versatility
SAMHD1-mediated
various
viruses
suggests
extend
beyond
depletion.
This
explains
multifaceted
and
broad
functions
play
significant
role
in
innate
immunity.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 839 - 839
Published: July 31, 2020
Macrophages
are
the
first
line
of
defence
against
invading
pathogens.
They
play
a
crucial
role
in
immunity
but
also
regeneration
and
homeostasis.
Their
remarkable
plasticity
their
phenotypes
function
provides
them
with
ability
to
quickly
respond
environmental
changes
infection.
Recent
work
shows
that
macrophages
undergo
cell
cycle
transition
from
G0/terminally
differentiated
state
G1
state.
This
G0-to-G1
presents
window
opportunity
for
HIV-1
an
important
target
express
high
levels
deoxynucleotide-triphosphate
hydrolase
SAMHD1,
which
restricts
viral
DNA
synthesis
by
decreasing
dNTPs.
While
G0
is
non-permissive
infection,
very
permissive
because
switch
off
antiviral
restriction
factor
SAMHD1
phosphorylation,
thereby
allowing
productive
Here,
we
explore
macrophage
interplay
between
its
regulation
permissivity