Chen S, Wang C, Sun L, Wang DL, Chen L, Huang Z, Yang Q, Gao J, Yang XB, Chang JF, Chen P, Lan L, Mao ZY, Sun FL

Efficient DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair is critical for the maintenance of genome stability. Unrepaired or mis-repaired DSBs cause chromosomal rearrangements that can result in severe consequences such as tumorigenesis. RAD6 is an E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme that plays a pivotal role in repairing UV-induced DNA damage. Here, we present evidence ...

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that RAD6 is also required for DNA DSB repair via homologous recombination (HR) by specifically regulating the degradation of heterochromatin protein 1α (HP1α). Our study indicates that RAD6 physically interacts with HP1α and ubiquitinates HP1α at residue K154, thereby promoting HP1α degradation through the autophagy pathway and eventually leading to an open chromatin structure that facilitates efficient HR DSB repair. Furthermore, bioinformatics studies have indicated that the expression of RAD6 and HP1α exhibits an inverse relationship and correlates with the survival rate of patients.

Date: Nov. 10, 2014

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