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This study details methods for purifying and imaging key proteins involved in DNA double-strand break repair through homologous recombination. Single-molecule DNA curtain assays visualize the molecular choreography of DNA resection, a critical step in genome maintenance.

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  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are severe DNA lesions threatening genome integrity.
  • Homologous recombination (HR) is a crucial repair pathway initiated by DNA end resection.
  • The eukaryotic resectosome complex, including EXO1, DNA2, and BLM, performs DNA resection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present methods for the purification and single-molecule analysis of EXO1, DNA2, and BLM.
  • To adapt resection assays for high-throughput analysis using the single-molecule DNA curtain assay.
  • To visualize the molecular mechanisms of DNA resection with high spatial and temporal resolution.

Main Methods:

  • Purification of individual resectosome components (EXO1, DNA2, BLM).
  • Single-molecule imaging techniques.
  • High-throughput single-molecule DNA curtain assay for resection analysis.

Main Results:

  • Successful purification and imaging of EXO1, DNA2, and BLM.
  • Adaptation of resection assays to the DNA curtain platform.
  • Visualization of protein complex dynamics during DNA processing.

Conclusions:

  • The described methods enable high-resolution visualization of DNA resection machinery.
  • Single-molecule DNA curtain assays provide critical insights into genome maintenance pathways.
  • This work facilitates deeper understanding of the molecular choreography in DNA repair.