DNA repair,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
150, P. 103845 - 103845
Published: May 21, 2025
Protein
poly-ADP-ribosylation
(PARylation)
is
a
post-translational
modification
formed
by
transferring
successive
units
of
ADP-ribose
to
target
proteins
form
poly-ADP-ribose
(PAR)
chains.
PAR
plays
critical
role
in
the
DNA
damage
response
(DDR)
acting
as
signaling
platform
promote
recruitment
repair
factors
sites
that
bind
via
their
PAR-binding
domains
(PBDs).
Several
classes
PBD
families
have
been
identified,
which
recognize
distinct
parts
chain.
Proteins
encoding
PBDs
play
an
essential
conveying
PAR-mediated
signal
through
interaction
with
chains,
mediates
many
cellular
functions,
including
DDR.
The
WWE
domain,
encoded
12
human
proteins,
identifies
iso-ADP-ribose
moiety
PARylation
heterogeneous
structure
highly
dynamic
cells.
Capturing
dynamics
understanding
its
DDR,
can
be
achieved
expanding
tool
kit
for
detection
and
tracking
mediated
unique
binding
capability
various
sensors.
We
recently
described
domain
RNF146
robust
genetically
probe,
when
fused
EGFP,
live
Expanding
on
this,
we
used
structural
prediction
tools
evaluate
all
evaluating
each
molecular
probes
demonstrate
tracked
WWE-encoded
domains,
addition
engineered
macrodomain,
exploited
modulation
PAR-dependent
response.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 31, 2022
Loss
or
rearrangement
of
genetic
information
can
result
from
incorrect
responses
to
DNA
double
strand
breaks
(DSBs).
The
cellular
DSBs
encompass
a
range
highly
coordinated
events
designed
detect
and
respond
appropriately
the
damage,
thereby
preserving
genomic
integrity.
In
analogy
with
occurring
during
viral
infection,
we
appropriate
terms
Immediate-Early,
Early,
Late
describe
pre-repair
DSBs.
A
distinguishing
feature
Immediate-Early
response
is
that
large
protein
condensates
form
Early
are
resolved
upon
repair,
termed
foci,
not
visible.
encompasses
initial
lesion
sensing,
involving
poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerases
(PARPs),
KU70/80,
MRN,
as
well
rapid
repair
by
so-called
'fast-kinetic'
canonical
non-homologous
end
joining
(cNHEJ).
Initial
binding
PARPs
KU70/80
complex
appears
be
mutually
exclusive
at
easily
ligatable
repaired
efficiently
fast-kinetic
cNHEJ;
process
PARP-,
ATM-,
53BP1-,
Artemis-,
resection-independent.
However,
more
requiring
processing,
ensuing
dynamic
PARylation
(polyADP
ribosylation)
many
substrates
may
aid
recruitment
both
MRN
Complex
rely
response,
largely
defined
ATM-dependent
focal
signalling
molecules
into
condensates,
regulated
chromatin
dynamics.
Finally,
integrates
cell
cycle
phase,
context,
type
DSB
determine
pathway
choice.
Critical
choice
p53
1
(53BP1)
breast
cancer
associated
(BRCA1).
additional
factors
recruited
throughout
also
impact
choice,
although
these
remain
fully
characterised.
somehow
channels
high-fidelity
pathway,
typically
either
'slow-kinetic'
cNHEJ
homologous
recombination
(HR).
specific
components
machinery
results
in
cells
utilising
remaining
effect
but
often
cost
increased
mutagenesis.
Here
discuss
regulation
proceeding
itself.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Abstract
Genomic
DNA
is
continually
exposed
to
endogenous
and
exogenous
factors
that
promote
damage.
Eukaryotic
genomic
packaged
into
nucleosomes,
which
present
a
barrier
accessing
effectively
repairing
The
mechanisms
by
repair
proteins
overcome
this
damage
in
the
nucleosome
protect
stability
unknown.
Here,
we
determine
how
base
excision
(BER)
endonuclease
AP-endonuclease
1
(APE1)
recognizes
cleaves
nucleosome.
Kinetic
assays
APE1
solvent-exposed
AP
sites
with
3
−
6
orders
of
magnitude
higher
efficiency
than
occluded
sites.
A
cryo-electron
microscopy
structure
bound
containing
site
reveal
uses
sculpting
mechanism
for
recognition,
where
bends
nucleosomal
access
site.
Notably,
additional
biochemical
structural
characterization
identify
contacts
between
histone
octamer
prevent
efficient
processing
APE1.
These
findings
provide
rationale
position-dependent
activity
BER
suggests
ability
sculpt
drives
chromatin.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 25, 2024
Zinc
finger
proteins
(ZNF),
a
unique
yet
diverse
group
of
proteins,
play
pivotal
roles
in
fundamental
cellular
mechanisms
including
transcription
regulation,
chromatin
remodeling,
protein/RNA
homeostasis,
and
DNA
repair.
Consequently,
the
mis
regulation
ZNF
can
result
variety
human
diseases,
ranging
from
neurodevelopmental
disorders
to
several
cancers.
Considering
promising
results
damage
repair
(DDR)
inhibition
clinic,
as
therapeutic
strategy
for
patients
with
homologous
recombination
(HR)
deficiency,
identifying
other
potential
targetable
DDR
emerged
vulnerabilities
resistant
tumor
cells
is
essential,
especially
when
considering
burden
acquired
drug
resistance.
Importantly,
there
are
growing
number
studies
new
ZNFs
revealing
their
significance
pathways,
highlighting
great
targets
DDR-inhibition
therapy.
Although,
still
many
uncharacterized
ZNF-containing
unknown
biological
function.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
major
classes
observed
functions
mammalian
cells.
We
briefly
introduce
well-known
newly
discovered
describe
molecular
contributions
health
disease,
cancer.
Finally,
discuss
mechanisms,
cancer
therapy
advances
exploiting
future
disease.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 1512 - 1512
Published: Oct. 21, 2021
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
is
a
combative
type
with
highly
inflated
histological
grade
that
leads
to
poor
theragnostic
value.
Gene,
protein,
and
receptor-specific
targets
have
shown
effective
clinical
outcomes
in
patients
TNBC.
Cells
are
frequently
exposed
DNA-damaging
agents.
DNA
damage
repaired
by
multiple
pathways;
accumulations
of
mutations
occur
due
one
or
more
pathways
lead
alterations
normal
cellular
mechanisms,
which
development
tumors.
Advances
target-specific
therapies
significant
momentum;
most
treatment
options
cause
off-target
toxicity
side
effects
on
healthy
tissues.
PARP
(poly(ADP-ribose)
polymerase)
major
protein
involved
repair
pathways,
base
excision
(BER)
homologous
recombination
(HR),
nonhomologous
end-joining
(NEJ)
deficiency-based
mechanisms.
deficits
an
increased
risk
tumor
formation.
Inhibitors
favorably
kill
cells
BRCA-mutations.
For
few
years,
PARPi
has
promising
activity
as
chemotherapeutic
agent
BRCA1-
BRCA2-associated
cancers,
combination
chemotherapy
triple-negative
cancer.
This
review
covers
the
current
results
trials
testing
future
directions
for
field
inhibitor
development.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 96 - 96
Published: Dec. 25, 2021
Uveal
melanoma
(UM)
is
the
most
common
malignant
intraocular
tumour
in
adult
population.
It
a
rare
cancer
with
an
incidence
of
nearly
five
cases
per
million
inhabitants
year,
which
develops
from
uncontrolled
proliferation
melanocytes
choroid
(≈90%),
ciliary
body
(≈6%)
or
iris
(≈4%).
Patients
initially
present
either
symptoms
like
blurred
vision
photopsia,
without
symptoms,
being
detected
routine
eye
exams.
Over
course
disease,
metastases,
are
dormant,
develop
50%
patients,
preferentially
liver.
Despite
decades
intensive
research,
only
approach
proven
to
mildly
control
disease
spread
early
treatments
directed
ablate
liver
such
as
surgical
excision
chemoembolization.
However,
patients
have
limited
life
expectancy
once
metastases
detected,
since
there
therapeutic
approaches
for
metastatic
including
immunotherapy,
unlike
cutaneous
melanoma,
has
been
mostly
ineffective
UM
patients.
Therefore,
order
offer
best
care
possible
these
urgent
need
find
robust
models
that
can
accurately
predict
prognosis
UM,
well
strategies
effectively
block
and/or
limit
disease.
Here,
we
summarized
current
knowledge
about
by
compiling
relevant
epidemiological,
clinical,
pathological
and
molecular
data.
Then,
revisited
important
prognostic
factors
currently
used
evaluation
follow-up
primary
cases.
Afterwards,
addressed
emerging
biomarkers
comprehensively
reviewing
gene
signatures,
immunohistochemistry-based
markers
proteomic
resulting
research
studies
conducted
over
past
three
years.
Finally,
discussed
hurdles
field
anticipated
future
challenges
novel
avenues
UM.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
Poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
1
(PARP1)
is
a
key
DNA
damage
sensor
that
recruited
to
damaged
sites
after
strand
breaks
initiate
repair.
This
achieved
by
catalyzing
attachment
of
ADP-ribose
moieties,
which
are
donated
from
NAD
+
,
on
the
amino
acid
residues
itself
or
other
acceptor
proteins.
PARP
inhibitors
(PARPi)
inhibit
catalytic
activity
and
induce
trapping
commonly
used
for
treating
BRCA1/2
-deficient
breast
ovarian
cancers
through
synergistic
lethality.
Unfortunately,
resistance
PARPi
frequently
occurs.
In
this
review,
we
present
novel
substrates
regulators
PARP1-catalyzed
poly
(ADP-ribosyl)ation
(PARylatison)
have
been
identified
in
last
3
years.
The
overall
aim
presentation
protein
interactions
potential
therapeutic
intervention
overcoming
PARPi.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: Oct. 25, 2022
Abstract
Poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
(PARP)
inhibitors
(PARPi)
exploit
the
concept
of
synthetic
lethality
and
offer
great
promise
in
treatment
tumors
with
deficiencies
homologous
recombination
(HR)
repair.
PARPi
exert
antitumor
activity
by
blocking
Poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation
(PARylation)
trapping
PARP1
on
damaged
DNA.
To
date,
U.S.
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
has
approved
four
for
several
cancer
types
including
ovarian,
breast,
pancreatic
prostate
cancer.
Although
patients
HR-deficient
benefit
from
PARPi,
majority
ultimately
develop
acquired
resistance
to
PARPi.
Furthermore,
even
though
BRCA1/2
mutations
are
commonly
used
as
markers
sensitivity
current
clinical
practice,
not
all
have
PARPi-sensitive
disease.
Thus,
there
is
an
urgent
need
elucidate
molecular
mechanisms
support
development
rational
effective
strategies
aimed
at
overcoming
well
reliable
biomarkers
accurately
identify
who
will
most
likely
either
monotherapy
or
combination
other
agents,
so
called
marker-guided
therapy
(Mget).
In
this
review,
we
summarize
driving
efficacy
emerging
therapeutic
overcome
resistance.
We
also
highlight
identification
potential
predict
guide
promising
PARPi-based
strategies.