The Ku heterodimer and the metabolism of single-ended DNA double-strand breaks Journal Article
| Authors: | Balestrini, A.; Ristic, D.; Dionne, I.; Liu, X. Z.; Wyman, C.; Wellinger, R. J.; Petrini, J. H. J. |
| Article Title: | The Ku heterodimer and the metabolism of single-ended DNA double-strand breaks |
| Abstract: | Single-ended double-strand breaks (DSBs) are a common form of spontaneous DNA break, generated when the replisome encounters a discontinuity in the DNA template. Given their prevalence, understanding the mechanisms governing the fate(s) of single-ended DSBs is important. We describe the influence of the Ku heterodimer and Mre11 nuclease activity on processing of single-ended DSBs. Separation-of-function alleles of yku70 were derived that phenocopy Ku deficiency with respect to single-ended DSBs but remain proficient for NHEJ. The Ku mutants fail to regulate Exo1 activity, and bypass the requirement for Mre11 nuclease activity in the repair ofcamptothecin-induced single-ended DSBs. Ku mutants exhibited reduced affinity for DNA ends, manifest as both reduced end engagement and enhanced probability of diffusing inward on linear DNA. This study reveals an interplay between Ku and Mre11 in the metabolism of single-ended DSBsthat is distinct from repair pathway choice at double-ended DSBs. © 2013 The Authors. |
| Journal Title: | Cell Reports |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 2211-1247 |
| Publisher: | Cell Press |
| Date Published: | 2013-06-27 |
| Start Page: | 2033 |
| End Page: | 2045 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.celrep.2013.05.026 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 23770241 |
| PMCID: | PMC3815622 |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | "Export Date: 1 August 2013" - "Source: Scopus" |
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