Conditional expression of MCM7 increases tumor growth without altering DNA replication activity
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Continuous Fluorescence-Based Endonuclease-Coupled DNA Methylation Assay to Screen for DNA Methyltransferase Inhibitors
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1Genetic Diagnosis, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Japan. yoshidak@ims.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Abstract:
The minichromosome maintenance (MCM) 2-7 complex is a putative DNA helicase complex that facilitates the initiation of DNA replication. Here, we generated a cell line MCM7(+/-)/MCM7-FLAG, in which one allele of MCM7 is mutated whereas a tetracycline-repressible promoter could manipulate the expression of exogenous MCM7 protein. Overexpressed MCM7 protein supports efficient DNA replication of Epstein-Barr virus oriP and rapid formation of tumors in nude mice without altering the activity of cellular DNA replication. This system provides a unique setting for studying the function of MCM7 and for screening for potential therapeutics for malignant tumors.
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