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Chromosomal aberrations induced by double strand DNA breaks.

Tamas Varga1, Peter D Aplan

  • 1Genetics Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Navy 8, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889-5105, USA.

DNA Repair
|June 7, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Introducing double strand DNA breaks (DSBs) into human cells can cause chromosomal rearrangements through faulty DNA repair. Aberrant repair often results in deletions or complex insertions, potentially leading to gene inactivation or oncogenic fusion genes.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Double strand DNA breaks (DSBs) are implicated in chromosomal rearrangements.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of DSB repair is crucial for comprehending genome stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate chromosomal changes resulting from DSBs in human cells.
  • To characterize the types and mechanisms of DNA repair following induced DSBs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a human cell model system for targeted DSB induction using I-SceI endonuclease.
  • Employed the Herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSV-tk) gene as a negative selectable marker.
  • Cloned and characterized chromosomal alterations flanking the induced breakage site.

Main Results:

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  • Interstitial deletions were the most common mutation, exhibiting features of non-homologous end joining (NHEJ), including microhomologies and repeat insertions.
  • Complex rearrangements, such as large insertions from adjacent or distant genomic regions, were also observed.
  • Inserted sequences from distant regions included transcribed elements like L1 LINE elements, known contributors to genomic instability.

Conclusions:

  • Aberrant DSB repair can lead to significant genomic alterations in human cells.
  • These rearrangements, including deletions and insertions, have the potential to inactivate genes or create oncogenic fusion genes.
  • The study highlights the role of NHEJ and mobile genetic elements in DSB-induced genomic instability.