作者: Claire J Whitehouse , Richard M Taylor , Angela Thistlethwaite , Hong Zhang , Feridoun Karimi-Busheri
DOI: 10.1016/S0092-8674(01)00195-7
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摘要: XRCC1 protein is required for DNA single-strand break repair and genetic stability but its biochemical role is unknown. Here, we report that XRCC1 interacts with human polynucleotide kinase in addition to its established interactions with DNA polymerase-β and DNA ligase III. Moreover, these four proteins are coassociated in multiprotein complexes in human cell extract and together they repair single-strand breaks typical of those induced by reactive oxygen species and ionizing radiation. Strikingly, XRCC1 stimulates the DNA …