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PTEN Loss Inhibits CHK1 to Cause Double Stranded-DNA Breaks in Cells

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: CHK1 is an essential kinase involved in the regulation of the cell cycle progression and preservation of genomic integrity. Inhibition of CHK1 leads to the accumulation of double-stranded DNA breaks. Loss of PTEN impairs CHK1-mediated checkpoint activation due to cytoplasmic sequestration of ubiquitinated CHK1. Here, we provide evidence that another consequence of reduced CHK1 function in PTEN deficient cells is the accumulation of double-stranded DNA breaks. Moreover, we show that the site of CHK1 ubiquitination (K274) is near the site of AKT phosphorylation (S280). Overall, these data demonstrate that lack of PTEN generates DNA damage due to inappropriate inactivation of CHK1.DNA damage due to the loss of PTEN is likely to stimulate tumor development.

Source: Cell Cycle

DOI: 10.4161/cc.4.7.1795

Authors: Janusz Puc, Ramon Parsons

Institution: Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: DNA Repair Mechanisms

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Cancer Institute