bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2024
Abstract
Two
recombinases,
RAD51
and
DMC1,
catalyze
meiotic
break
repair
to
ensure
crossovers
(COs)
between
homologous
chromosomes
(interhomolog)
rather
than
sisters
(intersister).
FIDGETIN-LIKE-1
(FIGL1)
downregulates
both
recombinases.
However,
the
understanding
of
FIGL1
functions
in
remains
limited.
Here,
we
discover
new
genetic
interactions
Arabidopsis
thaliana
that
are
important
vivo
determinants
outcome.
In
figl1
,
compromising
RAD51-dependent
by
either
losing
paralogs
(RAD51B
or
XRCC2)
RAD54
inhibiting
RAD51’s
catalytic
activity
results
unrepaired
breaks
CO
defects.
Further,
XRCC2
physically
interacts
with
partially
counteracts
for
focus
formation.
Our
data
support
RAD51-mediated
mechanisms
compensate
dysfunction.
is
dispensable
intersister
dmc1
but
essential
completion
mutants
impaired
DMC1
interhomolog
bias
such
as
asy1
.
We
show
attenuates
repair,
ASY1
promote
recombination.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Templated
DNA
repair
that
occurs
during
homologous
recombination
and
replication
stress
relies
on
RAD51.
RAD51
activity
is
positively
regulated
by
BRCA2
the
paralogs.
The
Shu
complex
a
paralog-containing
consisting
of
SWSAP1,
SWS1,
SPIDR.
We
demonstrate
SWSAP1-SWS1
binds
RAD51,
maintains
filament
stability,
enables
strand
exchange.
Using
single-molecule
confocal
fluorescence
microscopy
combined
with
optical
tweezers,
we
show
decorates
filaments
proficient
for
recombination.
also
find
enhances
RPA
diffusion
ssDNA.
Importantly,
human
sgSWSAP1
sgSWS1
knockout
cells
are
sensitive
to
pharmacological
inhibition
PARP
APE1.
Lastly,
identify
cancer
variants
in
SWSAP1
alter
formation.
Together,
stimulates
RAD51-dependent
high-fidelity
may
be
an
important
new
therapeutic
target.
promotes
regulating
Here
authors
reveal
proteins,
SWSAP1-SWS1,
decorate
ssDNA
facilitate
its
exchange
reaction
stimulating
knockouts
Olaparib
sensitive.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(21), P. 11717 - 11731
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Abstract
Fork
reversal
is
a
conserved
mechanism
to
prevent
stalled
replication
forks
from
collapsing.
Formation
and
protection
of
reversed
are
two
crucial
steps
in
ensuring
fork
integrity
stability.
Five
RAD51
paralogs,
namely,
RAD51B,
RAD51C,
RAD51D,
XRCC2
XRCC3,
which
share
sequence
structural
similarity
the
recombinase
RAD51,
play
poorly
defined
mechanistic
roles
these
processes.
Here,
using
purified
BCDX2
(RAD51BCD-XRCC2)
CX3
(RAD51C-XRCC3)
complexes
vitro
reconstituted
biochemical
systems,
we
mechanistically
dissect
their
functions
forming
protecting
forks.
We
show
that
both
paralog
lack
activities.
Whereas
exhibits
modest
activity,
significantly
synergizes
with
protect
DNA
against
attack
by
nucleases
MRE11
EXO1.
contingent
upon
ability
form
functional
nucleoprotein
filament
on
DNA.
Collectively,
our
results
provide
evidence
for
hitherto
unknown
function
paralogs
synergizing
degradation
stressed
Life Science Alliance,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. e202201751 - e202201751
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Homologous
recombination
(HR)
is
a
DNA
repair
mechanism
of
double-strand
breaks
and
blocked
replication
forks,
involving
process
homology
search
leading
to
the
formation
synaptic
intermediates
that
are
regulated
ensure
genome
integrity.
RAD51
recombinase
plays
central
role
in
this
mechanism,
supported
by
its
RAD52
BRCA2
partners.
If
mediator
function
load
on
RPA-ssDNA
well
established,
HR
still
far
from
understood.
We
used
transmission
electron
microscopy
combined
with
biochemistry
characterize
sequential
participation
RPA,
RAD52,
assembly
filament
activity.
Although
our
results
confirm
lacks
activity,
can
tightly
bind
RPA-coated
ssDNA,
inhibit
activity
BRCA2,
form
shorter
RAD51-RAD52
mixed
filaments
more
efficient
complexes
D-loops,
resulting
frequent
multi-invasions
as
well.
situ
interaction
between
after
break
induction
vivo.
This
study
provides
new
molecular
insights
into
regulation
presynaptic
during
human
HR.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Abstract
Templated
DNA
repair
that
occurs
during
homologous
recombination
and
replication
stress
relies
on
RAD51.
RAD51
activity
is
positively
regulated
by
BRCA2
the
paralogs.
The
Shu
complex
a
paralog-containing
consisting
of
SWSAP1
SWS1.
We
demonstrate
SWSAP1-SWS1
binds
RAD51,
maintains
filament
stability,
enables
strand
exchange.
Using
single
molecule
confocal
fluorescence
microscopy
combined
with
optical
tweezers,
we
show
decorates
filaments
proficient
for
recombination.
also
find
enhances
RPA
diffusion
ssDNA.
Importantly,
human
sgSWSAP1
sgSWS1
knockout
cells
are
sensitive
to
pharmacological
inhibition
PARP
APE1.
Lastly,
identify
cancer
variants
in
alter
SWS1
formation.
Together,
stimulates
RAD51-dependent
high-fidelity
may
be
an
important
new
therapeutic
target.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Pathogenic
variants
in
RAD51C
confer
an
elevated
risk
of
breast
and
ovarian
cancer,
while
individuals
homozygous
for
specific
alleles
may
develop
Fanconi
anemia.
Using
saturation
genome
editing
(SGE),
we
functionally
assess
9,188
unique
variants,
including
>99.5%
all
possible
coding
sequence
single-nucleotide
alterations.
By
computing
changes
variant
abundance
Gaussian
mixture
modeling
(GMM),
classify
3,094
to
be
disruptive
use
clinical
truth
sets
reveal
accuracy/concordance
classification
>99.9%.
Cell
fitness
was
the
primary
assay
readout
allowing
us
observe
a
phenomenon
where
missense
exhibit
distinct
depletion
kinetics
potentially
suggesting
that
they
represent
hypomorphic
alleles.
We
further
explored
our
exhaustive
functional
map,
revealing
critical
residues
on
structure
resolving
found
cancer-segregating
kindred.
Furthermore,
through
interrogation
UK
Biobank
large
multi-center
cancer
cohort,
find
significant
associations
between
SGE-depleted
diagnoses.
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Maintaining
genome
integrity
is
an
essential
and
challenging
process.
RAD51
recombinase,
the
central
player
of
several
crucial
processes
in
repairing
DNA
protecting
integrity,
forms
filaments
on
DNA,
which
are
tightly
regulated.
One
these
regulators
FIGNL1,
that
prevents
persistent
foci
without
or
after
damage
genotoxic
chromatin
association
cells.
The
cryogenic
electron
microscopy
structure
FIGNL1
complex
with
reveals
a
non-planar
hexamer
N
terminus
enclosure
pore.
Mutations
pore
loop
catalytic
residues
render
it
defective
filament
disassembly
lethal
mouse
embryonic
stem
Our
study
unique
mechanism
for
removing
from
bound
substrates
provides
molecular
basis
maintaining
stability.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 43 - 43
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Photonic
crystals
(PCs)
are
promising
tools
for
label-free
sensing
in
drug
discovery
screening,
diagnostics,
and
analysis
of
ligand–receptor
interactions.
Imaging
PC
surface
modes
has
emerged
as
a
novel
approach
to
the
detection
multiple
binding
events
at
sensor
surface.
modification
decoration
with
recognition
units
yield
an
interface
providing
highly
sensitive
cancer
biomarkers,
antibodies,
oligonucleotides.
The
RAD51
protein
plays
central
role
DNA
repair
via
homologous
recombination
pathway.
This
recombinase
is
essential
genome
stability
its
overexpression
often
correlated
aggressive
cancer.
therefore
potential
target
therapeutic
strategy
Here,
we
report
designing
PC-based
array
real-time
monitoring
oligonucleotide–RAD51
recruitment
by
means
mode
imaging
validation
concept
this
approach.
Our
data
demonstrate
that
designed
biosensor
ensures
multiplexed
association–dissociation
biomarker
damage
using
microfluidic
array.
obtained
results
highlight
developed
technique
testing
functionality
candidate
drugs,
discovering
new
molecular
targets
entities.
paves
way
further
adaption
bioanalytical
use
high-content
screening
identify
inhibitor
drugs
targeting
nucleoprotein
filament
or
discover
targets.
Biochemical Society Transactions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(1), P. 367 - 377
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Homologous
recombination
(HR)
is
a
template-based
DNA
double-strand
break
repair
pathway
that
functions
to
maintain
genomic
integrity.
A
vital
component
of
the
HR
reaction
identification
template
be
used
during
repair.
This
occurs
through
mechanism
known
as
homology
search.
The
search
in
two
steps:
collision
step
which
pieces
are
forced
collide
and
selection
results
homologous
pairing
between
matching
sequences.
Selection
facilitated
by
recombinases
RecA/Rad51
family
proteins
cooperation
with
helicases,
translocases,
topoisomerases
determine
overall
fidelity
match.
menagerie
molecular
machines
acts
regulate
critical
intermediates
These
include
recombinase
filaments
probe
for
short
stretches
early
strand
invasion
form
displacement
loops
(D-loops)
stabilize
paired
DNA.
Here,
we
will
discuss
recent
advances
understanding
how
these
specific
regulated
on
level
reaction.
We
also
stability
influences
ultimate
outcomes
Finally,
physiological
models
developed
explain
protects
genome.