Article ; Online: Characterization of t-loop formation by TRF2.
2020 Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 164–177
Abstract: T-loops are thought to hide telomeres from DNA damage signaling and DSB repair pathways. T-loop formation requires the shelterin component TRF2, which represses ATM signaling and NHEJ. Here we establish that TRF2 alone, in the absence of other shelterin ... ...
Abstract | T-loops are thought to hide telomeres from DNA damage signaling and DSB repair pathways. T-loop formation requires the shelterin component TRF2, which represses ATM signaling and NHEJ. Here we establish that TRF2 alone, in the absence of other shelterin proteins can form t-loops. Mouse and human cells contain two isoforms of TRF2, one of which is uncharacterized. We show that both isoforms protect telomeres and form t-loops. The isoforms are not cell cycle regulated and t-loops are present in G1, S, and G2. Using the DNA wrapping deficient TRF2 Topless mutant, we confirm its inability to form t-loops and repress ATM. However, since the mutant is also defective in repression of NHEJ and telomeric localization, the role of topological changes in telomere protection remains unclear. Finally, we show that Rad51 does not affect t-loop frequencies or telomere protection. Therefore, alternative models for how TRF2 forms t-loops should be explored. |
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MeSH term(s) | Animals ; CRISPR-Cas Systems/genetics ; Cell Line ; Mice ; Mice, Knockout ; Proteomics ; Rad51 Recombinase/genetics ; Rad51 Recombinase/metabolism ; Telomeric Repeat Binding Protein 2/genetics ; Telomeric Repeat Binding Protein 2/metabolism |
Chemical Substances | TRF2 protein, mouse ; Telomeric Repeat Binding Protein 2 ; Rad51 Recombinase (EC 2.7.7.-) ; Rad51 protein, mouse (EC 2.7.7.-) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2020-06-21 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
ZDB-ID | 2619626-8 |
ISSN | 1949-1042 ; 1949-1034 |
ISSN (online) | 1949-1042 |
ISSN | 1949-1034 |
DOI | 10.1080/19491034.2020.1783782 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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