作者: Z Wang , Q Zeng , T Chen , K Liao , Y Bu
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摘要: NFBD1 functions in cell cycle checkpoint activation and DNA repair following ionizing radiation (IR). In this study, we defined the as a tractable molecular target to radiosensitize nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells. Silencing using lentivirus-mediated shRNA-sensitized NPC cells dose-dependent manner, increasing apoptotic death, decreasing clonogenic survival delaying damage repair. Furthermore, downregulation of inhibited amplification IR-induced signal, failed accumulate retain damage-response proteins at sites, which leaded defective damage. We also implicated involvement Rad51 DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit foci formation. Xenografts models nude mice showed that silencing significantly enhanced antitumor activity IR, leading tumor growth inhibition combination therapy. Our studies suggested gene therapy may be an effective strategy for human treatment.