Abstract
DNA
single‐strand
breaks
(SSBs)
disrupt
replication
and
induce
chromosome
breakage.
However,
whether
SSBs
breakage
when
present
behind
forks
or
ahead
of
is
unclear.
To
address
this
question,
we
exploited
an
exquisite
sensitivity
SSB
repair‐defective
human
cells
lacking
PARP
activity
XRCC1
to
the
thymidine
analogue
5‐chloro‐2′‐deoxyuridine
(CldU).
We
show
that
incubation
with
CldU
in
these
results
breakage,
sister
chromatid
exchange,
cytotoxicity
by
a
mechanism
depends
on
S
phase
uracil
glycosylase
(UNG).
Importantly,
incorporation
one
cell
cycle
cytotoxic
only
during
following
cycle,
it
template
DNA.
In
agreement
this,
while
UNG
induces
both
nascent
strands
forks,
latter
trigger
fork
collapse
Finally,
BRCA‐defective
are
hypersensitive
CldU,
either
alone
and/or
combination
inhibitor,
suggesting
may
have
clinical
utility.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
66(16), С. 11351 - 11364
Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2023
Interplay
between
breast
cancer
(BC)
cells
and
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
influences
outcome
of
treatment.
Aberrant
activation
signal
transducer
activator
transcription
3
(STAT3)
promotes
interaction
causes
immunosuppression
drug
resistance.
Platinum(IV)
complexes
SPP
DPP
bearing
pterostilbene-derived
axial
ligand(s)
were
synthesized
to
inhibit
JAK2-STAT3
pathway
in
BC
regulate
TME.
These
exerted
remarkable
antiproliferative
activity
against
triple-negative
cells,
suppressed
expression
phosphorylated
STAT3
STAT3-related
cyclooxygenase-2
IL-6,
activated
caspase-3
cleaved
poly
ADP-ribose
polymerase,
preventing
repair
DNA
lesions
inducing
apoptosis.
Furthermore,
promoted
maturation
antigen
presentation
dendritic
repressed
proliferation
differentiation
myeloid-derived
suppressor
regulatory
T
facilitated
expansion
cells.
As
a
consequence,
showed
excellent
anticancer
with
almost
no
general
toxicity
vivo
as
potential
chemoimmunotherapeutic
agent.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52(5), С. 2340 - 2354
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
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
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 23, 2024
The
effectiveness
of
poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
inhibitors
(PARPi)
in
creating
single-stranded
DNA
gaps
and
inducing
sensitivity
requires
the
FANCJ
helicase.
Yet,
how
relates
to
PARP1
inhibition
or
trapping,
which
contribute
PARPi
toxicity,
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
find
hinges
on
S-phase
activity,
is
reduced
deficient
cells
as
G-quadruplexes
sequester
MSH2.
Additionally,
loss
FANCJ-MLH1
interaction
diminishes
activity;
however,
depleting
MSH2
reinstates
gaps.
Indicating
sequestered
trapped
are
distinct,
increases
resistance
susceptible
trapping.
However,
with
BRCA1
deficiency,
mirrors
inhibition,
detrimental
commonality
being
activity.
These
insights
underline
crucial
role
activity
during
replication
emphasize
importance
understanding
drug
mechanisms
for
enhancing
therapeutic
response.
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.
The EMBO Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(6), С. 1015 - 1042
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024
Abstract
Targeting
poly(ADP-ribose)
glycohydrolase
(PARG)
is
currently
explored
as
a
therapeutic
approach
to
treat
various
cancer
types,
but
we
have
poor
understanding
of
the
specific
genetic
vulnerabilities
that
would
make
cells
susceptible
such
tailored
therapy.
Moreover,
identification
interest
for
targeting
BRCA2;p53-deficient
tumors
acquired
resistance
polymerase
inhibitors
(PARPi)
through
loss
PARG
expression.
Here,
by
performing
whole-genome
CRISPR/Cas9
drop-out
screens,
identify
genes
involved
in
DNA
repair
be
essential
survival
PARG;BRCA2;p53-deficient
cells.
In
particular,
our
findings
reveal
EXO1
and
FEN1
major
synthetic
lethal
interactors
loss.
We
provide
evidence
compromised
replication
fork
progression,
single-strand
break
repair,
Okazaki
fragment
processing
cells,
alterations
exacerbate
effects
EXO1/FEN1
inhibition
become
this
context.
Since
sensitivity
dependent
on
BRCA2
defects,
propose
target
PARPi-resistant
lost
activity.
may
useful
strategy
enhancing
effect
homologous
recombination-deficient
tumors.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52(11), С. 6424 - 6440
Опубликована: Май 27, 2024
Abstract
TIMELESS
(TIM)
in
the
fork
protection
complex
acts
as
a
scaffold
of
replisome
to
prevent
its
uncoupling
and
ensure
efficient
DNA
replication
progression.
Nevertheless,
underlying
basis
for
coordinating
leading
lagging
strand
synthesis
limit
single-stranded
(ssDNA)
exposure
remains
elusive.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
acute
degradation
TIM
at
ongoing
forks
induces
accumulation
ssDNA
gaps
stemming
from
defective
Okazaki
fragment
(OF)
processing.
Cells
devoid
fail
support
poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation
necessary
backing
up
canonical
OF
processing
mechanism
mediated
by
LIG1
FEN1.
Consequently,
recruitment
XRCC1,
known
effector
PARP1-dependent
single-strand
break
repair,
post-replicative
behind
is
impaired.
Physical
disruption
TIM–PARP1
phenocopies
rapid
loss
TIM,
indicating
interaction
critical
activation
this
compensatory
pathway.
Accordingly,
combined
deficiency
FEN1
leads
synergistic
damage
cytotoxicity.
We
propose
essential
engagement
PARP1
coordinate
with
Our
study
identifies
synthetic
lethal
target
enzymes
can
be
exploited
cancer
therapy.
Cell Death Discovery,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024
Abstract
Chemoresistance
contributes
to
the
majority
of
deaths
in
women
with
ovarian
cancer
(OC).
Altered
DNA
repair
and
metabolic
signaling
is
implicated
mediating
therapeutic
resistance.
damage
checkpoint
kinase
1
(CHK1)
integrates
cell
cycle
replicating
cells,
its
inhibition
causes
replication
stress,
deficiency
dysregulation.
We
observed
elevated
Poly-ADP-ribosylation
(PAR)
proteins
(PARylation)
subsequent
decrease
cellular
NAD
+
levels
OC
cells
treated
CHK1
inhibitor
prexasertib,
indicating
activation
dependent
enzymes
poly-ADP-ribose
polymerases
(PARP1/2).
While
multiple
PARP
inhibitors
are
clinical
use
treating
OC,
tumor
resistance
these
drugs
highly
imminent.
reasoned
that
dePARylation
by
targeting
Poly
(ADP-ribose)
glycohydrolase
(PARG)
would
disrupt
crosstalk
overcome
chemoresistance.
Although
PARG
(PARGi)
trapped
PARylation
activated
CHK1,
it
did
not
cause
any
significant
death.
However,
deficient
were
hypersensitive
PARGi,
suggesting
a
role
for
protection
cells.
Correspondingly,
combination
exhibited
excessive
stress-mediated
lesions,
dysregulation,
mitotic
catastrophe
compared
individual
drugs.
Interestingly,
increased
treatment
resulted
depletion
levels.
These
decreased
also
paralleled
reduced
aldehyde
dehydrogenase
(ALDH)
activity,
which
requires
maintain
stem
Furthermore,
prexasertib
PARGi
combinations
synergistic
death
including
an
isogenic
chemoresistant
line
3D
organoid
models
primary
patient-derived
lines.
Collectively,
our
data
highlight
novel
between
metabolism
involving
stress
-dependent
PARylation,
suggest
therapy
chemoresistance
OC.