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Human cell DNA replication is mediated by a discrete multiprotein complex.

Hai Yan Jiang1, Robert J Hickey, Waleed Abdel-Aziz

  • 1Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, Indiana Cancer Research Institute, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA.

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
|April 23, 2002
PubMed
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Researchers identified a multiprotein complex called the DNA synthesome, crucial for DNA replication. This complex contains key enzymes and proteins, suggesting it

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • DNA replication is a fundamental cellular process.
  • Understanding the machinery of DNA replication is crucial for cell biology.
  • Previous studies have identified individual proteins involved in DNA replication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize the multiprotein complex responsible for DNA replication.
  • To investigate the composition and function of this complex.
  • To determine if this complex represents a minimal unit of DNA replication.

Main Methods:

  • Native Western blotting to identify a high molecular weight multiprotein complex.
  • Ion-exchange chromatography to purify the complex and assess DNA polymerase alpha and SV40 DNA replication activity.

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  • Sucrose density gradient centrifugation to determine the sedimentation coefficient.
  • Native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and electroelution for further purification.
  • Western blot analysis to identify component proteins.
  • Enzymatic assays for topoisomerase activity.
  • SDS-PAGE to analyze polypeptide composition.

    • Main Results:

    • A discrete high molecular weight multiprotein complex containing DNA polymerase alpha was identified and enriched during purification.
    • The complex, designated the DNA synthesome, co-purified with DNA polymerase alpha and in vitro SV40 DNA replication activity.
    • The DNA synthesome has a sedimentation coefficient of 18S.
    • Purified DNA synthesome retained in vitro DNA synthetic activity and contained DNA polymerase delta, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and replication protein A.
    • Enzymatic analysis revealed topoisomerase I and II activities within the synthesome.
    • SDS-PAGE showed at least 25 major polypeptides ranging from 20 to 240 kDa.

    Conclusions:

    • The DNA synthesome is a novel multiprotein complex involved in DNA replication.
    • The DNA synthesome contains essential proteins and enzymatic activities for DNA replication.
    • Evidence suggests the DNA synthesome may represent the minimal DNA replication unit in human cells.