ATM signaling delays skin pigmentation upon UV exposure by mediating MITF function towards DNA repair mode
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ABSTRACT: Skin pigmentation is paused following sun exposure, however the mechanism behind this pausing is unknown. Here we found that the UVB-induced DNA repair system, led by the ATM protein kinase, represses MITF transcriptional activity of pigmentation genes while placing MITF in DNA repair mode, thus directly inhibiting pigment production. Phosphoproteomics analysis revealed ATM to be the most significantly enriched pathway among all UVB-induced DNA repair systems. ATM inhibition in mouse or human skin, either genetically or chemically, induces pigmentation. Upon UVB, MITF transcriptional activation is blocked due to ATM dependent phosphorylation of MITF on S414, which modifies MITF activity and interactome towards DNA repair including binding to TRIM28 and RBBP4. Accordingly, MITF genome-occupancy is enriched in sites of high DNA damage that are likely repaired. This suggests that ATM harnesses the pigmentation key activator, for the necessary rapid, efficient DNA repair, thus optimizing the chances of the cell to survive.
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Melanocyte
SUBMITTER: Tamar Ziv
LAB HEAD: Carmit Levy
PROVIDER: PXD041121 | Pride | 2023-07-19
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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