作者: Chi Luo , Jinghao Sheng , Miaofen G. Hu , Frank G. Haluska , Rutao Cui
DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-12-4454
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摘要: Both genetic mutations and ultraviolet (UV) irradiation can predispose individuals to melanoma. Although BRAFV600E is the most prevalent oncogene in melanoma, mutant not sufficient induce tumors vivo. Mutation at CDKN2A locus another melanoma-predisposing event that disrupt function of both p16INK4a ARF. Numerous studies have focused on role but involvement ARF, a well-known p53 activator, still controversial. Using transgenic mouse model previously generated our laboratory, we report loss ARF able enhance spontaneous melanoma formation cause profound sensitivity neonatal UVB exposure. Mechanistically, deletion synergize inhibit nucleotide excision repair by epigenetically repressing XPC inhibiting E2F4/DP1 complex. We suggest promotes melanomagenesis abrogating activation acting concert with increase load DNA damage caused UV irradiation.