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Replication stress triggers inflammation without DNA damage, involving the DNA sensor IFI16. IFI16 protects stalled replication forks and is crucial for innate immunity during replication stress.

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  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Replication stress is a major cause of DNA damage and genomic instability.
  • The interplay between DNA sensing and inflammatory responses is critical for cellular homeostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanisms by which replication stress induces inflammation.
  • To elucidate the role of the DNA-sensing factor IFI16 in this process.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized cell-based assays to study replication stress response.
  • Investigated the interaction of IFI16 with nascent DNA at stalled replication forks.
  • Analyzed signaling pathways involving STING, NF-κB, and cytokine production.

Main Results:

  • Replication stress induces an inflammatory response independently of DNA damage.
  • IFI16 binds nascent DNA at stalled forks and signals via STING to activate NF-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
  • IFI16 protects nascent DNA from nucleases and is essential for fork protection in BRCA-deficient cells.

Conclusions:

  • IFI16 plays a dual role in protecting replication forks and initiating inflammatory responses during replication stress.
  • IFI16 bridges innate immunity and DNA replication fork maintenance, particularly in the context of BRCA deficiency.