DNA damage induces nuclear envelope rupture through ATR-mediated phosphorylation of Lamin A/C - Synthetic Peptide
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ABSTRACT: The integrity of the nuclear envelope (NE) is essential to maintain the structural stability of the nucleus. Rupture of the NE has been frequently observed in cancer cells, especially in the context of mechanical challenges, such as physical confinement and migration. However, spontaneous NE rupture events have also been described, without any obvious physical challenges to the cell. The molecular mechanism(s) of these spontaneous NE rupture events remain to be explored. Here, we show that DNA damage and subsequent ATR activation can lead to NE rupture. Upon DNA damage, Lamin A/C is phosphorylated in an ATR-dependent manner, leading to changes in lamina assembly and, ultimately, NE rupture. In addition, we show that cancer cells with intrinsic DNA repair defects undergo frequent events of DNA damage-induced NE rupture, which renders them extremely sensitive to further NE perturbations. Exploiting this NE vulnerability could provide a new angle to complement traditional, DNA damage-based chemotherapy.
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cell
SUBMITTER: Vanessa Masson
LAB HEAD: Damarys Loew
PROVIDER: PXD043990 | Pride | 2023-10-09
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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