bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024
Abstract
Apurinic/apyrimidinic
(AP)
sites
and
single-strand
breaks
(SSB)
arising
from
base
excision
repair
(BER)
during
misincorporation
of
damaged
nucleobases
may
hinder
replication
fork
stability
in
homologous
recombination-deficient
(HRD)
cells.
At
templated
AP-sites,
HMCES
DNA-protein
crosslinks
(DPC)
regulate
speed
while
avoiding
APE1-mediated
cytotoxic
double-strand
(DSB).
Whereas
the
role
at
template
DNA
strand
is
well
studied,
its
consequences
on
nascent
are
less
understood.
Here,
we
provide
evidence
that
play
detrimental
roles
removal
5-
hydroxymethyl-2’-deoxycytidine
(5hmdC)-derived
5-hydroxymethyl-2’-deoxyuridine
(5hmdU)
by
BER
forks.
HRD
cells
display
heightened
chromatin
levels,
which
increase
upon
5hmdC
exposure,
suggesting
binds
both
spontaneous
5hmdC-induced
AP-sites.
depletion
largely
suppresses
5hmdC-
mediated
Fancd2
-/-
defects,
chromosomal
aberrations
cell
lethality,
responsible
for
impairment
lethality
observed
Therefore,
HMCES-DPCs
a
novel
source
BER-initiated
PRIMPOL-mediated
ssDNA
gaps,
implying
endogenous
DPCs
as
damage
tumours.
Teaser
Covalent
binding
to
blocks
progression
kills
recombination
deficient
cancer
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
134(14)
Опубликована: Июль 14, 2024
Mutations
in
the
tumor-suppressor
genes
BRCA1
and
BRCA2
resulting
BRCA1/2
deficiency
are
frequently
identified
breast,
ovarian,
prostate,
pancreatic,
other
cancers.
Poly(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
(PARP)
inhibitors
(PARPis)
selectively
kill
BRCA1/2-deficient
cancer
cells
by
inducing
synthetic
lethality,
providing
an
effective
biomarker-guided
strategy
for
targeted
therapy.
However,
a
substantial
fraction
of
patients
carrying
mutations
do
not
respond
to
PARPis,
most
develop
resistance
PARPis
over
time,
highlighting
major
obstacle
PARPi
therapy
clinic.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
that
changes
specific
functional
defects
cells,
particularly
their
suppressing
protecting
single-stranded
DNA
gaps,
contribute
gain
or
loss
PARPi-induced
lethality.
These
findings
only
shed
light
on
mechanism
action
but
also
lead
revised
models
explain
how
BRCA-deficient
cells.
Furthermore,
new
mechanistic
principles
sensitivity
emerged
from
these
studies,
generating
potentially
useful
guidelines
predicting
response
design
therapies
overcoming
resistance.
In
this
Review,
we
will
discuss
recent
put
them
context
with
classic
views
aiming
stimulate
development
therapeutic
strategies
overcome
improve
Trends in cancer,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(9), С. 857 - 869
Опубликована: Июль 14, 2024
In
recent
years,
various
poly(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
(PARP)
inhibitors
(PARPis)
have
been
approved
for
the
treatment
of
several
cancers
to
target
vulnerability
homologous
recombination
(HR)
deficiency
(e.g.,
due
BRCA1/2
dysfunction).
this
review
we
analyze
ongoing
debates
and
breakthroughs
in
use
PARPis
BRCA1/2-deficient
cancers,
juxtaposing
'double-strand
break
(DSB)'
'single-stranded
DNA
(ssDNA)
gap'
models
synthetic
lethality
induced
by
PARPis.
We
spotlight
complexity
interaction,
highlighting
emerging
research
on
role
theta
(POLθ)
ssDNA
gaps
shaping
therapy
responses.
scrutinize
clinical
ramifications
these
findings,
especially
concerning
PARPi
efficacy
resistance
mechanisms,
underscoring
heterogeneity
BRCA-mutated
tumors
urgent
need
advanced
bridge
gap
between
laboratory
patient
outcomes.
Molecular Cell,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
84(16), С. 3026 - 3043.e11
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Abasic
sites
are
DNA
lesions
repaired
by
base
excision
repair.
Cleavage
of
unrepaired
abasic
in
single-stranded
(ssDNA)
can
lead
to
chromosomal
breakage
during
replication.
How
rupture
is
prevented
remains
poorly
understood.
Here,
using
cryoelectron
microscopy
(cryo-EM),
Xenopus
laevis
egg
extracts,
and
human
cells,
we
show
that
RAD51
nucleofilaments
specifically
recognize
protect
sites,
which
increase
association
rate
DNA.
In
the
absence
BRCA2
or
RAD51,
accumulate
as
a
result
methylation,
oxidation,
deamination,
inducing
ssDNA
gaps
make
replicating
fibers
sensitive
APE1.
assembled
on
prevents
site
cleavage
MRE11-RAD50
complex,
suppressing
replication
fork
triggered
an
excess
POLθ
polymerase
inhibition.
Our
study
highlights
critical
role
safeguarding
against
templates
stemming
from
alterations,
ensuring
genomic
stability.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 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.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2023
Abstract
The
BRCA2
tumour
suppressor
protein
preserves
genomic
integrity
via
interactions
with
the
DNA-strand
exchange
RAD51
in
homology-directed
repair.
RAD51-binding
TR2
motif
at
C-terminus
is
essential
for
protection
and
restart
of
stalled
replication
forks.
Biochemical
evidence
shows
that
recognises
filamentous
RAD51,
but
existing
models
binding
to
lack
a
structural
basis.
Here
we
used
cryo-electron
microscopy
structure-guided
mutagenesis
elucidate
mechanism
nucleoprotein
filaments
human
RAD51.
We
find
binds
across
protomer
interface
filament,
acting
as
brace
adjacent
molecules.
targets
an
acidic-patch
on
serves
recruitment
hub
fission
yeast
Rad51
recombination
mediators
Rad52
Rad55-Rad57.
Our
findings
provide
rationale
filament
stabilisation
by
reveal
common
filament.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(4), С. 114006 - 114006
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
Reprogramming
to
pluripotency
is
associated
with
DNA
damage
and
requires
the
functions
of
BRCA1
tumor
suppressor.
Here,
we
leverage
separation-of-function
mutations
in
BRCA1/2
as
well
physical
and/or
genetic
interactions
between
its
repair
proteins
ascertain
relevance
homology-directed
(HDR),
stalled
fork
protection
(SFP),
replication
gap
suppression
(RGS)
somatic
cell
reprogramming.
Surprisingly,
loss
SFP
RGS
inconsequential
for
transition
pluripotency.
In
contrast,
cells
deficient
HDR,
but
proficient
RGS,
reprogram
reduced
efficiency.
Conversely,
restoration
HDR
function
through
inactivation
53bp1
rescues
reprogramming
Brca1-deficient
cells,
leads
elevated
enhanced
mouse
human
cells.
These
results
demonstrate
that
especially
dependent
on
replication-associated
double-strand
breaks
(DSBs)
by
activity
BRCA2
can
be
improved
absence
53BP1.
Trends in Genetics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(9), С. 757 - 771
Опубликована: Май 23, 2024
The
tumour-suppressive
roles
of
BRCA1
and
2
have
been
attributed
to
three
seemingly
distinct
functions
-
homologous
recombination,
replication
fork
protection,
single-stranded
(ss)DNA
gap
suppression
their
relative
importance
is
under
debate.
In
this
review,
we
examine
the
origin
resolution
ssDNA
gaps
discuss
recent
advances
in
understanding
role
BRCA1/2
suppression.
There
are
ample
data
showing
that
accumulation
BRCA1/2-deficient
cells
linked
genomic
instability
chemosensitivity.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
there
a
causative
function
cannot
unambiguously
be
dissected
from
other
functions.
We
therefore
conclude
closely
intertwined
not
mutually
exclusive.
Biochemical Society Transactions,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
53(01)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
The
introduction
of
poly-ADP
ribose
polymerase
(PARP)
inhibitors
(PARPi)
has
completely
changed
the
treatment
landscape
breast
cancer
susceptibility
1–2
(BRCA1–BRCA2)-mutant
cancers
and
generated
a
new
avenue
research
in
fields
DNA
damage
response
therapy.
Despite
this,
primary
secondary
resistances
to
PARPi
have
become
challenge
clinic,
novel
therapies
are
urgently
needed
address
this
problem.
After
two
decades
research,
unifying
model
explaining
sensitivity
cells
is
still
missing.
Here,
we
review
current
knowledge
field
increasing
evidence
pointing
crucial
role
for
replicative
gaps
mediating
sensitization
BRCA-mutant
‘wild-type’
cells.
Finally,
discuss
challenges
be
addressed
further
improve
utilization
tackle
emergence
resistance
clinical
context.