Bloom helicase and DNA topoisomerase IIIα are involved in the dissolution of sister chromatids
Bloom helicase and DNA topoisomerase IIIα are involved in the dissolution of sister chromatids
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DOI:
10.1128/mcb.00702-06
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发表时间:
2006-08-01
影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
Enomoto, Takemi
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作者:
Seki, Masayuki;Nakagawa, Takayuki;Enomoto, Takemi
Bloom's syndrome (BS) is an autosomal disorder characterized by predisposition to a wide variety of cancers. The gene product whose mutation leads to BS is the RecQ family helicase BLM, which forms a complex with DNA topoisomerase III beta (Top3 alpha). However, the physiological relevance of the interaction between BLM and Top3 alpha within the cell remains unclear. We show here that Top3 alpha depletion causes accumulation of cells in G, phase, enlargement of nuclei, and chromosome gaps and breaks that occur at the same position in sister chromatids. The transition from metaphase to anaphase is also inhibited. All of these phenomena except cell lethality are suppressed by BLM gene disruption. Taken together with the biochemical properties of BLM and Top3 alpha, these data indicate that BLM and Top3 alpha execute the dissolution of sister chromatids.