DNA single-strand break repair and spinocerebellar ataxia with axonal neuropathy-1
DNA single-strand break repair and spinocerebellar ataxia with axonal neuropathy-1
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DOI:
10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.08.048
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发表时间:
2007-04-14
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影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Caldecott, K. W.
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作者:
El-Khamisy, S. F.;Caldecott, K. W.
DNA single-strand breaks (SSBs) are the commonest DNA lesions arising spontaneously in cells, and if not repaired may block transcription or may be converted into potentially lethal/clastogenic DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). Recently, evidence has emerged that defects in the rapid repair of SSBs preferentially impact the nervous system. In particular, spinocerebellar ataxia with axonal neuropathy (SCAN1) is a human disease that is associated with mutation of TDP1 (tyrosyl DNA phosphodiesterase 1) protein and with a defect in repairing certain types of SSBs. Although SCAM is a rare neurodegenerative disorder, understanding the molecular basis of this disease will lead to better understanding of neurodegenerative processes. Here we review recent progress in our understanding of TDP1, single-strand break repair (SSBR), and neurodegenerative disease. (C) 2006 IBRO. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.