SepBCTF4 is required for the formation of DNA-damage-induced UvsCRAD51 foci in Aspergillus nidulans

Genetics. 2005 Mar;169(3):1391-402. doi: 10.1534/genetics.104.030817. Epub 2005 Jan 16.

Abstract

SepB is an essential, conserved protein required for chromosomal DNA metabolism in Aspergillus nidulans. Homologs of SepB include yeast Ctf4p and human hAnd-1. Molecular and bioinformatic characterization of these proteins suggests that they act as molecular scaffolds. Furthermore, recent observations implicate the yeast family members in lagging-strand replication and the establishment of sister-chromatid cohesion. Here, we demonstrate that SepB functions in the A. nidulans DNA damage response. In particular, analysis of double mutants reveals that SepB is a member of the UvsC(RAD51) epistasis group. In accord with this prediction, we show that UvsC(RAD51) forms DNA-damage-induced nuclear foci in a manner that requires SepB function. We also provide evidence that implicates SepB in sister-chromatid cohesion, thereby suggesting that cohesion may play a role in regulating the localization and/or assembly of UvsC(RAD51) complexes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Aspergillus nidulans / genetics*
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • Conserved Sequence
  • DNA Damage / genetics*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics
  • Fungal Proteins / metabolism*
  • Genetic Complementation Test
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Sequence Alignment
  • Sequence Homology, Amino Acid

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Fungal Proteins

Associated data

  • GENBANK/X86399