RAP80 targets BRCA1 to specific ubiquitin structures at DNA damage sites

  • Bijan Sobhian
  • , Genze Shao
  • , Dana R. Lilli
  • , Aedin C. Culhane
  • , Lisa A. Moreau
  • , Bing Xia
  • , David M. Livingston
  • , Roger A. Greenberg

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Abstract

Mutations affecting the BRCT domains of the breast cancer -associated tumor suppressor BRCA1 disrupt the recruitment of this protein to DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). The molecular structures at DSBs recognized by BRCA1 are presently unknown. We report the interaction of the BRCA1 BRCT domain with RAP80, a ubiquitin-binding protein. RAP80 targets a complex containing the BRCA1-BARD1 (BRCA1-associated ring domain protein 1) E3 ligase and the deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB) BRCC36 to MDC1-γH2AX-dependent lysine 6- and lysine63-linked ubiquitin polymers at DSBs. These events are required for cell cycle checkpoint and repair responses to ionizing radiation, implicating ubiquitin chain recognition and turnover in the BRCA1-mediated repair of DSBs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1198-1202
Number of pages5
JournalScience
Volume316
Issue number5828
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 May 2007
Externally publishedYes

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