Abstract
AbstractSmall tandem duplications of DNA occur frequently in the human genome and are implicated in the aetiology of certain human cancers. Recent studies have suggested that DNA double-strand breaks are causal to this mutational class, but the underlying mechanism remains elusive. Here, we identify a crucial role for DNA polymerase α (Pol α)-primase in tandem duplication formation at breaks having complementary 3′ ssDNA protrusions. By including so-called primase deserts in CRISPR/Cas9-induced DNA break configurations, we reveal that fill-in synthesis preferentially starts at the 3′ tip, and find this activity to be dependent on 53BP1, and the CTC1-STN1-TEN1 (CST) and Shieldin complexes. This axis generates near-blunt ends specifically at DNA breaks with 3′ overhangs, which are subsequently repaired by non-homologous end-joining. Our study provides a mechanistic explanation for a mutational signature abundantly observed in the genomes of species and cancer cells.
Funder
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
KWF Kankerbestrijding
Holland Proton Therapy Centre
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Physics and Astronomy,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Chemistry
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