Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
55(44), P. 6087 - 6099
Published: Oct. 24, 2016
Sterile
alpha
motif
and
HD
domain
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
is
a
unique
enzyme
that
plays
important
roles
in
nucleic
acid
metabolism,
viral
restriction,
the
pathogenesis
of
autoimmune
diseases
cancer.
Although
much
attention
has
been
focused
on
its
dNTP
triphosphohydrolase
activity
restriction
disease,
SAMHD1
also
binds
to
single-stranded
RNA
DNA.
Here
we
utilize
UV
cross-linking
method
using
5-bromodeoxyuridine-substituted
oligonucleotides
coupled
with
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
identify
binding
site
for
acids
(ssNAs)
SAMHD1.
Mapping
cross-linked
amino
surface
existing
crystal
structures
demonstrated
ssNA
lies
largely
along
dimer-dimer
interface,
sterically
blocking
formation
homotetramer
required
dNTPase
activity.
Surprisingly,
disordered
C-terminus
(residues
583-626)
was
implicated
binding.
An
interaction
between
this
region
confirmed
studies
purified
583-626
peptide.
Despite
recent
report
possesses
polyribonucleotide
phosphorylase
activity,
did
not
detect
any
such
presence
inorganic
phosphate,
indicating
unrelated
proposed
These
data
suggest
an
antagonistic
regulatory
mechanism
which
mutually
exclusive
oligomeric
state
requirements
hydrolase
modulate
these
two
functions
within
cell.
Genes Chromosomes and Cancer,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(12), P. 839 - 849
Published: Sept. 3, 2019
Based
on
the
individual
genetic
profile,
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
patients
are
classified
into
clinically
meaningful
molecular
subtypes.
However,
mutational
profile
within
these
groups
is
highly
heterogeneous
and
multiple
AML
subclones
may
exist
in
a
single
patient
parallel.
Distinct
alterations
of
cells
be
key
factors
providing
fitness
to
survive
this
competitive
environment.
Although
majority
initially
respond
induction
chemotherapy
achieve
complete
remission,
most
will
eventually
relapse.
These
points
toward
an
evolutionary
process
transforming
treatment-sensitive
treatment-resistant
cells.
As
described
by
Charles
Darwin,
evolution
natural
selection
individuals
that
optimally
adapted
their
environment,
based
random
acquisition
heritable
changes.
By
changing
cell
populations
able
adapt
new
environment
defined
treatment,
ultimately
leading
survival
regrowth.
In
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
about
clonal
AML,
describe
different
models
evolution,
provide
methodological
background
allows
detection
patients.
During
last
years,
numerous
studies
have
focused
delineating
patterns
associated
with
relapse,
each
focusing
particular
subgroup
AML.
Finally,
review
results
light
Darwinian
discuss
open
questions
regarding
relapse
development.
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.
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.
RNA,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
27(7), P. 735 - 752
Published: April 22, 2021
Around
half
of
the
genomes
in
mammals
are
composed
transposable
elements
(TEs)
such
as
DNA
transposons
and
retrotransposons.
Several
mechanisms
have
evolved
to
prevent
their
activity
detrimental
impact
insertional
mutagenesis.
Despite
these
potentially
negative
effects,
TEs
essential
drivers
evolution,
certain
settings,
beneficial
hosts.
For
instance,
rewired
antiviral
gene
regulatory
network
required
for
early
embryonic
development.
However,
due
structural
similarities
between
TE-derived
viral
nucleic
acids,
cells
can
misidentify
invading
viruses
trigger
major
innate
immune
pathway,
type
I
interferon
(IFN)
response.
This
review
will
focus
on
different
settings
which
role
TE-mediated
IFN
activation
has
been
documented,
including
cancer
senescence.
Importantly,
may
also
play
a
causative
development
complex
autoimmune
diseases
characterized
by
constitutive
activation.
All
observations
suggest
presence
strong
but
opposing
forces
driving
coevolution
defense.
A
better
biological
understanding
TE
replicative
cycle
well
acid
sensing
provide
insights
into
how
two
processes
interact
help
design
strategies
treat
human
aberrant
expression
and/or
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: June 4, 2018
Abstract
SAMHD1
is
a
critical
restriction
factor
for
HIV-1
in
non-cycling
cells
and
its
antiviral
activity
regulated
by
T592
phosphorylation.
Here,
we
show
that
dephosphorylation
at
controlled
during
the
cell
cycle,
occurring
M/G
1
transition
proliferating
cells.
Using
several
complementary
proteomics
biochemical
approaches,
identify
phosphatase
PP2A-B55α
responsible
rendering
antivirally
active.
specifically
targeted
holoenzymes
mitotic
exit,
line
with
observations
key
exit
mammalian
Strikingly,
as
HeLa
or
activated
primary
CD4
+
T
enter
G
phase,
pronounced
reduction
of
RT
products
observed
upon
infection
dependent
on
presence
dephosphorylated
SAMHD1.
Moreover,
PP2A
controls
pT592
level
monocyte-derived
macrophages
(MDMs).
Thus,
holoenzyme
regulator
to
switch
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
114(47), P. 12466 - 12471
Published: Nov. 6, 2017
Incorporation
of
ribonucleotides
into
DNA
during
genome
replication
is
a
significant
source
genomic
instability.
The
frequency
in
determined
by
deoxyribonucleoside
triphosphate/ribonucleoside
triphosphate
(dNTP/rNTP)
ratios,
the
ability
polymerases
to
discriminate
against
ribonucleotides,
and
capacity
repair
mechanisms
remove
incorporated
ribonucleotides.
To
simultaneously
compare
how
nuclear
mitochondrial
genomes
incorporate
we
challenged
these
processes
changing
balance
cellular
dNTPs.
Using
collection
yeast
strains
with
altered
dNTP
pools,
discovered
an
inverse
relationship
between
concentration
individual
dNTPs
amount
corresponding
DNA,
while
ribonucleotide
pattern
was
only
absence
excision
repair.
Our
analysis
uncovers
major
differences
two
provides
concrete
evidence
that
mitochondria
lack
for
removal
mtDNA
polymerase.
Furthermore,
as
cytosolic
pool
imbalances
were
transmitted
equally
well
nucleus
mitochondria,
our
results
support
view
pools
frequent
exchange.
PLoS Genetics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. e1009523 - e1009523
Published: April 15, 2021
The
comorbid
association
of
autoimmune
diseases
with
cancers
has
been
a
major
obstacle
to
successful
anti-cancer
treatment.
Cancer
survival
rate
decreases
significantly
in
patients
preexisting
autoimmunity.
However,
date,
the
molecular
and
cellular
profiles
such
comorbidities
are
poorly
understood.
We
used
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
(AGS)
as
model
disease
explored
underlying
mechanisms
genome
instability
AGS-associated-gene-deficient
patient
cells.
found
that
R-loops
highly
enriched
at
transcription-replication
conflict
regions
fibroblast
bearing
SAMHD1
mutation,
which
is
AGS-associated-gene
mutation
most
frequently
reported
tumor
malignancies.
In
SAMHD1-depleted
cells,
accumulated
concomitant
activation
DNA
damage
responses.
Removal
deficiency
reduced
responses
instability.
Furthermore,
downregulation
expression
associated
various
types
cancer
poor
rate.
Our
findings
suggest
functions
suppressor
by
resolving
R-loops,
thus,
R-loop
may
be
novel
diagnostic
markers
targets
for
stratification
therapy.