Tandem Deubiquitination and Acetylation of SPRTN Promotes DNA-Protein Crosslink Repair and Protects against Aging.
DNA-protein crosslinks (DPCs) are highly toxic DNA lesions that threaten genomic integrity. Recent findings highlight that SPRTN, a specialized DNA-dependent metalloprotease, is a central player in proteolytic cleavage of DPCs. Previous studies suggest that SPRTN deubiquitination is important for its chromatin association and activation. However, the regulation and consequences of ... SPRTN deubiquitination remain unclear. Here we report that, in response to DPC induction, the deubiquitinase VCPIP1/VCIP135 is phosphorylated and activated by ATM/ATR. VCPIP1, in turn, deubiquitinates SPRTN and promotes its chromatin relocalization. Deubiquitination of SPRTN is required for its subsequent acetylation, which promotes SPRTN relocation to the site of chromatin damage. Furthermore, Vcpip1 knockout mice are prone to genomic instability and premature aging. We propose a model where two sequential post-translational modifications (PTMs) regulate SPRTN chromatin accessibility to repair DPCs and maintain genomic stability and a healthy lifespan.
Mesh Terms:
Acetylation, Aging, Animals, Cell Line, DNA Damage, DNA Repair, DNA-Binding Proteins, Deubiquitinating Enzymes, Endopeptidases, Female, Genomic Instability, HEK293 Cells, Humans, Male, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, Knockout, Phosphorylation, Protein Domains, Protein Processing, Post-Translational, Ubiquitination
Acetylation, Aging, Animals, Cell Line, DNA Damage, DNA Repair, DNA-Binding Proteins, Deubiquitinating Enzymes, Endopeptidases, Female, Genomic Instability, HEK293 Cells, Humans, Male, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, Knockout, Phosphorylation, Protein Domains, Protein Processing, Post-Translational, Ubiquitination
Mol Cell
Date: Dec. 03, 2019
PubMed ID: 32649882
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