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  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Eukaryotic cells possess a replication stress response to manage DNA replication challenges.
  • The replication checkpoint protein Mrc1 is crucial for this response, but its interactions are not fully elucidated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the functional interactions of the replication checkpoint protein Mrc1.
  • To elucidate the role of the Chl1 helicase in the replication stress response and DNA replication.

Main Methods:

  • Genetic interaction analysis between MRC1 and CHL1.
  • Analysis of RNR1 gene expression and dNTP levels.
  • Assessment of RPA-coated single-stranded DNA formation.
  • Evaluation of checkpoint activation under replication stress conditions.

Main Results:

  • MRC1 negatively interacts with CHL1, indicating distinct roles in replication stress response.
  • Chl1 loss increases RNR1 expression and dNTP levels without activating DNA damage response.
  • Chl1 deficiency impairs RPA-coated ssDNA formation and subsequent checkpoint activation.
  • Chl1 controls replication fork rate under replication stress.

Conclusions:

  • Chl1 helicase ensures proper intracellular dNTP levels, controlling replication fork progression under stress.
  • Chl1 influences RPA-dependent checkpoint activation by maintaining dNTP homeostasis.
  • Distinct roles of Mrc1 and Chl1 in replication fork restart and progression were uncovered.