Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(22), P. 13832 - 13848
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Treatment
with
genotoxic
agents,
such
as
platinum
compounds,
is
still
the
mainstay
therapeutical
approach
for
majority
of
cancers.
Our
understanding
mechanisms
action
these
drugs
is,
however,
imperfect
and
continuously
evolving.
Recent
advances
highlighted
single-stranded
DNA
(ssDNA)
gap
accumulation
a
potential
determinant
underlying
cisplatin
chemosensitivity,
at
least
in
some
genetic
backgrounds,
BRCA
mutations.
Cisplatin-induced
ssDNA
gaps
form
upon
restart
synthesis
downstream
cisplatin-induced
lesions
through
repriming
catalyzed
by
PRIMPOL
enzyme.
Here,
we
show
that
overexpression
otherwise
wild-type
cells
results
without
sensitizing
to
cisplatin,
suggesting
does
not
confer
sensitivity
BRCA-proficient
cells.
To
understand
how
may
cause
cellular
sensitivity,
employed
CRISPR-mediated
genome-wide
screening
identify
factors
which
enable
cytotoxicity
gaps.
We
found
helicase
HELQ
specifically
suppresses
PRIMPOL-overexpressing
cells,
this
associated
reduced
accumulation.
moreover
RAD52
mediator
pathway.
promotes
BRCA-mediated
mechanism.
work
identified
HELQ-RAD52-BRCA
axis
regulator
processing
sensitization.
Seminars in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(1-2), P. 2 - 18
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Genome
integrity
is
under
constant
insult
from
endogenous
and
exogenous
sources.
In
order
to
cope,
eukaryotic
cells
have
evolved
an
elaborate
network
of
DNA
repair
that
can
deal
with
diverse
lesion
types
exhibits
considerable
functional
redundancy.
PARP1
a
major
sensor
breaks
established
putative
roles
in
number
pathways
within
the
network,
including
single-
double-strand
as
well
protection
replication
fork.
Importantly,
target
small-molecule
PARP
inhibitors
(PARPi),
which
are
employed
treatment
homologous
recombination
(HR)-deficient
tumors,
latter
particularly
susceptible
accumulation
damage
due
inability
efficiently
highly
toxic
breaks.
The
clinical
success
PARPi
has
fostered
extensive
research
into
biology,
shed
light
on
involvement
various
genomic
transactions.
A
goal
field
been
understand
relationship
between
catalytic
inhibition
trapping.
specific
consequences
trapping
stability
basis
for
cytotoxicity
remain
matter
debate.
Finally,
increasingly
recognized
its
capacity
elicit/modulate
anti-tumor
immunity.
potential
is,
however,
hindered
by
development
resistance.
Hence,
efforts
invested
identifying
factors
promote
resistance
or
sensitize
PARPi.
current
review
provides
summary
advances
our
understanding
mechanistic
nature,
molecular
inhibition,
mechanisms
give
rise
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(5), P. 2340 - 2354
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
DNA
replication
stress-induced
fork
arrest
represents
a
significant
threat
to
genomic
integrity.
One
major
mechanism
of
restart
involves
repriming
downstream
the
arrested
by
PRIMPOL,
leaving
behind
single-stranded
(ssDNA)
gap.
Accumulation
nascent
strand
ssDNA
gaps
has
emerged
as
possible
determinant
cellular
hypersensitivity
genotoxic
agents
in
certain
genetic
backgrounds
such
BRCA
deficiency,
but
how
are
converted
into
cytotoxic
structures
is
still
unclear.
Here,
we
investigate
processing
PRIMPOL-dependent
upon
stress
induced
hydroxyurea
and
cisplatin.
We
show
that
generated
PRIMPOL-overexpressing
cells
expanded
3'-5'
direction
MRE11
exonuclease,
5'-3'
EXO1
exonuclease.
This
bidirectional
exonucleolytic
gap
expansion
ultimately
promotes
their
conversion
DSBs.
moreover
identify
de-ubiquitinating
enzyme
USP1
critical
regulator
PRIMPOL-generated
gaps.
accumulation
during
S-phase,
nucleases.
activity
linked
its
role
PCNA,
suggesting
PCNA
ubiquitination
prevents
replication.
Finally,
depletion
suppresses
DSB
formation
cells,
highlighting
an
unexpected
for
promoting
instability
under
these
conditions.
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Abstract
Background
Double-strand
breaks
(DSBs)
are
primarily
repaired
through
non-homologous
end
joining
(NHEJ)
and
homologous
recombination
(HR).
Given
that
DSBs
highly
cytotoxic,
PARP
inhibitors
(PARPi),
a
prominent
class
of
anticancer
drugs,
designed
to
target
tumors
with
HR
deficiency
(HRD),
such
as
those
harboring
BRCA
mutations.
However,
many
tumor
cells
acquire
resistance
PARPi,
often
by
restoring
in
HRD
the
inactivation
NHEJ.
Therefore,
identifying
novel
regulators
NHEJ
could
provide
valuable
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
PARPi
resistance.
Methods
Cellular
were
assessed
using
neutral
comet
assays
phospho-H2AX
immunoblotting.
Fluorescence-based
reporter
quantified
repair
via
or
HR.
The
recruitment
proteins
promote
was
analyzed
immunostaining,
live-cell
imaging
following
laser-induced
microirradiation,
FokI-inducible
single
DSB
generation.
Loss-of-function
experiments
performed
multiple
human
cancer
cell
lines
siRNA-mediated
knockdown
CRISPR-Cas9
gene
knockout.
Cell
viability
conducted
evaluate
inhibitors.
Additionally,
bioinformatic
analyses
public
databases
investigate
association
between
TLK
expression
BRCA1
status.
Results
We
demonstrate
tousled-like
kinase
(TLK)
orthologs
essential
for
NHEJ-mediated
sensitivity
mutation.
TLK1
TLK2
exhibit
redundant
roles
promoting
NHEJ,
their
results
significant
accumulation
DSBs.
TLKs
required
proper
localization
53BP1,
key
factor
pathway.
Consequently,
induces
triple-negative
breast
(TNBC)
ovarian
(OVCA)
deficiency,
BRCA1-depleted
cells,
impairs
53BP1
reduces
efficiency,
while
Conclusions
have
identified
suggesting
repression
may
represent
previously
unrecognized
mechanism
which
mutant
cancers
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 7, 2023
Accumulation
of
single
stranded
DNA
(ssDNA)
gaps
in
the
nascent
strand
during
replication
has
been
associated
with
cytotoxicity
and
hypersensitivity
to
genotoxic
stress,
particularly
upon
inactivation
BRCA
tumor
suppressor
pathway.
However,
how
ssDNA
contribute
genotoxicity
is
not
well
understood.
Here,
we
describe
a
multi-step
nucleolytic
processing
stress-induced
which
converts
them
into
cytotoxic
double
breaks
(DSBs).
We
show
that
are
extended
bidirectionally
by
MRE11
3'-5'
direction
EXO1
5'-3'
direction,
process
suppressed
Subsequently,
parental
at
gap
cleaved
endonuclease
generating
break.
also
exposure
bisphenol
A
(BPA)
diethylhexyl
phthalate
(DEHP),
widespread
environmental
contaminants
due
their
use
plastics
manufacturing,
causes
replication.
These
processed
through
same
mechanism
described
above
generate
DSBs.
Our
work
sheds
light
on
both
relevance
as
major
determinants
genomic
instability,
they
instability
cytotoxicity.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 4982 - 4982
Published: March 5, 2023
Two
related
tumor
suppressor
genes,
BRCA1
and
BRCA2,
attract
a
lot
of
attention
from
both
fundamental
clinical
points
view.
Oncogenic
hereditary
mutations
in
these
genes
are
firmly
linked
to
the
early
onset
breast
ovarian
cancers.
However,
molecular
mechanisms
that
drive
extensive
mutagenesis
not
known.
In
this
review,
we
hypothesize
one
potential
behind
phenomenon
can
be
mediated
by
Alu
mobile
genomic
elements.
Linking
BRCA2
general
genome
stability
DNA
repair
is
critical
ensure
rationalized
choice
anti-cancer
therapy.
Accordingly,
review
literature
available
on
damage
where
proteins
involved,
how
inactivating
(BRCAness)
exploited
We
also
discuss
hypothesis
explaining
why
epithelial
tissues
preferentially
susceptible
BRCA
genes.
Finally,
prospective
novel
therapeutic
approaches
for
treating
BRCAness
Onco,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 2 - 2
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
integration
of
small
interfering
RNA
(siRNA)
with
traditional
cancer
therapies
represents
a
promising
frontier
in
oncology
aimed
at
enhancing
treatment
effectiveness,
reducing
side
effects,
and
overcoming
drug
resistance.
This
review
highlights
the
potential
siRNA
to
selectively
silence
genes
that
are
overexpressed
or
uniquely
expressed
cells,
thereby
disrupting
critical
pathways
support
tumor
growth
survival.
Key
target
discussed
include
survivin,
VEGF,
EGFR,
c-MET,
HER2,
MUC1,
Bcl-2,
all
which
play
vital
roles
proliferation,
angiogenesis,
resistance
therapies.
Clinical
trials
investigating
various
candidates,
such
as
EZN-3042
ALN-VSP,
indicate
these
generally
well-tolerated;
however,
significant
challenges
persist,
including
effective
delivery
stability
siRNA.
Recent
advancements
nanoparticle-based
systems
have
shown
promise
addressing
issues.
Future
research
will
focus
on
optimizing
methods,
personalizing
based
individual
genetic
profiles,
establishing
clearer
regulatory
guidelines
for
approval.
As
field
evolves,
siRNA-based
combination
poised
become
an
integral
part
precision
oncology,
offering
new
therapeutic
options
hope
patients
difficult-to-treat
cancers.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2025
Abstract
Synthetic
lethality
in
homologous
recombination
(HR)‐deficient
cancers
caused
by
Poly
(ADP‐ribose)
polymerase
inhibitors
(PARPi)
has
been
classically
attributed
to
its
role
DNA
repair.
The
mode
of
action
PARPi
and
resistance
thereof
are
now
believed
be
predominantly
replication
associated.
Therefore,
effective
combinatorial
approaches
targeting
fork
processing
along
with
HR‐downregulation
target
HR‐proficient
possibly
PARPi‐resistant
tumors
warranted.
Stilbenes
a
privileged
class
molecules,
which
include
resveratrol,
pterostilbene,
piceatannol,
etc
,
that
modulate
both
processes
RAD51‐expression.
In
this
investigation,
screening
small
library
stilbenes,
including
in‐house
synthesized
trans
‐4,4′‐dihydroxystilbene
(DHS)
was
discovered
as
potent
natural
agent,
downregulates
RAD51
expression
HR
repair
(GFP‐reporter
assay).
DHS
induces
extensive
synergistic
cell
death
ovarian
when
combined
talazoparib
(PARPi).
Mechanistically,
elicits
replication‐stress
through
severely
impeding
progress,
speed,
inducing
fork‐asymmetry.
This
leads
robust
induction
single
stranded
(ssDNA)
gaps
poly‐ADP‐ribosylation
(PARylation)
S‐phase
cells,
signifying
issues
related
lagging
(Okazaki)
strand
synthesis.
PARPi,
abrogates
PARylation,
potentiates
induced
ssDNA
gaps,
their
conversion
into
lethal
double
breaks
MRE11
action.
Furthermore,
the
combination
is
highly
mitigating
tumor
xenograft
growth
SCID
mice
exhibited
good
therapeutic‐index
no/minimal
tissue‐toxicity.
DNA repair,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 103830 - 103830
Published: April 1, 2025
Advanced
epithelial
ovarian
cancer
of
the
high-grade
serous
subtype
(HGSOC)
remains
a
significant
clinical
challenge
due
to
development
resistance
current
platinum-based
chemotherapies.
PARP1/2
inhibitors
(PARPi)
exploit
well-characterised
homologous
recombination
repair
deficiency
(HRD)
in
HGSOC
and
offer
an
effective
targeted
approach
treatment.
Several
trials
demonstrated
that
PARPi
(olaparib,
rucaparib,
niraparib)
significantly
improved
progression-free
survival
(PFS)
recurrent
maintenance
setting.
However,
40-70
%
patients
develop
Resistance
presenting
ongoing
clinic.
Therefore,
there
is
unmet
need
for
novel
therapies
biomarkers
identify
intrinsic
or
acquired
cancer.
Understanding
mechanisms
crucial
identifying
molecular
vulnerabilities,
developing
patient
stratification
guiding
treatment
decisions.
Here,
we
summarise
landscape
associated
with
such
as
restored
functionality,
replication
fork
stability
alterations
PARP1
PARP2
DNA
damage
response.
We
highlight
role
circulating
tumour
(ctDNA)
its
potential
'real-time'
Moreover,
explore
other
innovative
strategies
aimed
at
overcoming
specific
mechanisms,
including
inhibition
ATR,
WEE1
POLQ.
also
examine
rechallenge
resistance.