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Wang C, Chen Z, Copenhaver GP, Wang Y. Heterochromatin in plant meiosis. Nucleus 2024; 15:2328719. [PMID: 38488152 PMCID: PMC10950279 DOI: 10.1080/19491034.2024.2328719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Heterochromatin is an organizational property of eukaryotic chromosomes, characterized by extensive DNA and histone modifications, that is associated with the silencing of transposable elements and repetitive sequences. Maintaining heterochromatin is crucial for ensuring genomic integrity and stability during the cell cycle. During meiosis, heterochromatin is important for homologous chromosome synapsis, recombination, and segregation, but our understanding of meiotic heterochromatin formation and condensation is limited. In this review, we focus on the dynamics and features of heterochromatin and how it condenses during meiosis in plants. We also discuss how meiotic heterochromatin influences the interaction and recombination of homologous chromosomes during prophase I.
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- Cong Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biology and the Integrative Program for Biological and Genome Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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Aithal R, Nangalia K, Spirek M, Chen D, Klein F, Krejci L. Physical interaction with Spo11 mediates the localisation of Mre11 to chromatin in meiosis and promotes its nuclease activity. Nucleic Acids Res 2024; 52:4328-4343. [PMID: 38407383 PMCID: PMC11077076 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Meiotic recombination is of central importance for the proper segregation of homologous chromosomes, but also for creating genetic diversity. It is initiated by the formation of double-strand breaks (DSBs) in DNA catalysed by evolutionarily conserved Spo11, together with additional protein partners. Difficulties in purifying the Spo11 protein have limited the characterization of its biochemical properties and of its interactions with other DSB proteins. In this study, we have purified fragments of Spo11 and show for the first time that Spo11 can physically interact with Mre11 and modulates its DNA binding, bridging, and nuclease activities. The interaction of Mre11 with Spo11 requires its far C-terminal region, which is in line with the severe meiotic phenotypes of various mre11 mutations located at the C-terminus. Moreover, calibrated ChIP for Mre11 shows that Spo11 promotes Mre11 recruitment to chromatin, independent of DSB formation. A mutant deficient in Spo11 interaction severely reduces the association of Mre11 with meiotic chromatin. Consistent with the reduction of Mre11 foci in this mutant, it strongly impedes DSB formation, leading to spore death. Our data provide evidence that physical interaction between Spo11 and Mre11, together with end-bridging, promote normal recruitment of Mre11 to hotspots and DSB formation.
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- Rakesh Aithal
- National Centre for Biomolecular Research, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Biology, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Center for Molecular Biology, University of Vienna
- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biology, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Center for Molecular Biology, University of Vienna
- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Center for Molecular Biology, University of Vienna
- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030Vienna, Austria
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- National Centre for Biomolecular Research, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Biology, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Genestier A, Duret L, Lartillot N. Bridging the gap between the evolutionary dynamics and the molecular mechanisms of meiosis: A model based exploration of the PRDM9 intra-genomic Red Queen. PLoS Genet 2024; 20:e1011274. [PMID: 38768268 PMCID: PMC11142677 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1011274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Molecular dissection of meiotic recombination in mammals, combined with population-genetic and comparative studies, have revealed a complex evolutionary dynamic characterized by short-lived recombination hotspots. Hotspots are chromosome positions containing DNA sequences where the protein PRDM9 can bind and cause crossing-over. To explain these fast evolutionary dynamic, a so-called intra-genomic Red Queen model has been proposed, based on the interplay between two antagonistic forces: biased gene conversion, mediated by double-strand breaks, resulting in hotspot extinction (the hotspot conversion paradox), followed by positive selection favoring mutant PRDM9 alleles recognizing new sequence motifs. Although this model predicts many empirical observations, the exact causes of the positive selection acting on new PRDM9 alleles is still not well understood. In this direction, experiment on mouse hybrids have suggested that, in addition to targeting double strand breaks, PRDM9 has another role during meiosis. Specifically, PRDM9 symmetric binding (simultaneous binding at the same site on both homologues) would facilitate homology search and, as a result, the pairing of the homologues. Although discovered in hybrids, this second function of PRDM9 could also be involved in the evolutionary dynamic observed within populations. To address this point, here, we present a theoretical model of the evolutionary dynamic of meiotic recombination integrating current knowledge about the molecular function of PRDM9. Our modeling work gives important insights into the selective forces driving the turnover of recombination hotspots. Specifically, the reduced symmetrical binding of PRDM9 caused by the loss of high affinity binding sites induces a net positive selection eliciting new PRDM9 alleles recognizing new targets. The model also offers new insights about the influence of the gene dosage of PRDM9, which can paradoxically result in negative selection on new PRDM9 alleles entering the population, driving their eviction and thus reducing standing variation at this locus.
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- Alice Genestier
- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, LBBE, UMR 5558, CNRS, VAS, Villeurbanne, France
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- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, LBBE, UMR 5558, CNRS, VAS, Villeurbanne, France
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- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, LBBE, UMR 5558, CNRS, VAS, Villeurbanne, France
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Xu S, Zhao J, Gao F, Zhang Y, Luo J, Zhang C, Tian R, Zhi E, Zhang J, Bai F, Sun H, Zhao F, Huang Y, Li P, Jiang L, Li Z, Yao C, Zhou Z. A bi-allelic REC114 loss-of-function variant causes meiotic arrest and nonobstructive azoospermia. Clin Genet 2024; 105:440-445. [PMID: 38148155 DOI: 10.1111/cge.14473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA), the most severe manifestation of male infertility, lacks a comprehensive understanding of its genetic etiology. Here, a bi-allelic loss-of-function variant in REC114 (c.568C > T: p.Gln190*) were identified through whole exome sequencing (WES) in a Chinese NOA patient. Testicular histopathological analysis and meiotic chromosomal spread analysis were conducted to assess the stage of spermatogenesis arrested. Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and Western blot (WB) were used to investigate the influence of variant in vitro. In addition, our results revealed that the variant resulted in truncated REC114 protein and impaired interaction with MEI4, which was essential for meiotic DNA double-strand break (DSB) formation. As far as we know, this study presents the first report that identifies REC114 as the causative gene for male infertility. Furthermore, our study demonstrated indispensability of the REC114-MEI4 complex in maintaining DSB homoeostasis, and highlighted that the disruption of the complex due to the REC114 variant may underline the mechanism of NOA.
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- Shuai Xu
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pathology Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Pathology Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Andrology, Center for Men's Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of ART, Institute of Urology, Urologic Medical Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
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Zou M, Shabala S, Zhao C, Zhou M. Molecular mechanisms and regulation of recombination frequency and distribution in plants. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2024; 137:86. [PMID: 38512498 PMCID: PMC10957645 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-024-04590-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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KEY MESSAGE Recent developments in understanding the distribution and distinctive features of recombination hotspots are reviewed and approaches are proposed to increase recombination frequency in coldspot regions. Recombination events during meiosis provide the foundation and premise for creating new varieties of crops. The frequency of recombination in different genomic regions differs across eukaryote species, with recombination generally occurring more frequently at the ends of chromosomes. In most crop species, recombination is rare in centromeric regions. If a desired gene variant is linked in repulsion with an undesired variant of a second gene in a region with a low recombination rate, obtaining a recombinant plant combining two favorable alleles will be challenging. Traditional crop breeding involves combining desirable genes from parental plants into offspring. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of recombination and factors affecting the occurrence of meiotic recombination is important for crop breeding. Here, we review chromosome recombination types, recombination mechanisms, genes and proteins involved in the meiotic recombination process, recombination hotspots and their regulation systems and discuss how to increase recombination frequency in recombination coldspot regions.
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- Meilin Zou
- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 1375, Prospect, TAS, 7250, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 1375, Prospect, TAS, 7250, Australia
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, 6009, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 1375, Prospect, TAS, 7250, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 1375, Prospect, TAS, 7250, Australia.
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Chen L, Weir JR. The molecular machinery of meiotic recombination. Biochem Soc Trans 2024; 52:379-393. [PMID: 38348856 PMCID: PMC10903461 DOI: 10.1042/bst20230712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Abstract
Meiotic recombination, a cornerstone of eukaryotic diversity and individual genetic identity, is essential for the creation of physical linkages between homologous chromosomes, facilitating their faithful segregation during meiosis I. This process requires that germ cells generate controlled DNA lesions within their own genome that are subsequently repaired in a specialised manner. Repair of these DNA breaks involves the modulation of existing homologous recombination repair pathways to generate crossovers between homologous chromosomes. Decades of genetic and cytological studies have identified a multitude of factors that are involved in meiotic recombination. Recent work has started to provide additional mechanistic insights into how these factors interact with one another, with DNA, and provide the molecular outcomes required for a successful meiosis. Here, we provide a review of the recent developments with a focus on protein structures and protein-protein interactions.
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- Linda Chen
- Structural Biochemistry of Meiosis Group, Friedrich Miescher Laboratory, Max-Planck-Ring 9, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Structural Biochemistry of Meiosis Group, Friedrich Miescher Laboratory, Max-Planck-Ring 9, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Spandole-Dinu S, Catrina AM, Voinea OC, Andone A, Radu S, Haidoiu C, Călborean O, Hertzog RG, Popescu DM. Evaluating the radioprotective effect of green barley juice on male rats. Int J Radiat Biol 2024; 100:281-288. [PMID: 37769021 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2023.2264923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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PURPOSE DNA damage accounts for most biological effects of ionizing radiation. Antioxidants are known for their protective effect by preventing DNA damage. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the potential radioprotective effect of Natural SOD®, a green barley juice rich in antioxidants, on DNA damage in the testes and lymphocytes of Wistar rats exposed to ionizing radiation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Wistar rats (n = 15) were selected and equally divided into three groups. Rats in one of the groups were pretreated orally with Natural SOD® for 14 days, while rats in another group were sham-pretreated with saline solution. Rats in both these groups were afterwards subjected to a single dose of 6 Gy X-ray whole-body irradiation. The control group did not receive any treatment and was not irradiated. Shortly after X-ray exposure, all rats were sacrificed and testes and blood were collected. Gamma-H2AX and histopathological assessment in the testes, along with comet assay of lymphocytes were performed. RESULTS Histopathological examination of the testes showed no significant architectural alterations. Immunofluorescent staining of γ-H2AX revealed more DNA double-strand break sites in testicular cells from sham animals compared to Natural SOD® pretreated rats. Alkaline comet assay results showed increased DNA damage in lymphocytes of irradiated rats compared to the control group with little differences between the pretreated groups. Animals pretreated with Natural SOD showed slightly reduced DNA damage compared to sham-pretreated rats. These findings suggest a potential protective effect of Natural SOD® against radiation-induced DNA damage. CONCLUSIONS Natural SOD® exhibited a potential prophylactic radioprotective effect in rats, particularly in testes. Further investigations to determine medium and long-term effects of X-ray in animals administered Natural SOD® are needed to better estimate the radioprotective effect.
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- Sonia Spandole-Dinu
- Experimental Radiobiology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Experimental Pharmacotoxicology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Experimental Radiobiology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Experimental Radiobiology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Experimental Radiobiology Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Center for Expertise and Intervention in Public Health for CBRN agents, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Cantacuzino National Medical Military Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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Zhai B, Zhang S, Li B, Zhang J, Yang X, Tan Y, Wang Y, Tan T, Yang X, Chen B, Tian Z, Cao Y, Huang Q, Gao J, Wang S, Zhang L. Dna2 removes toxic ssDNA-RPA filaments generated from meiotic recombination-associated DNA synthesis. Nucleic Acids Res 2023; 51:7914-7935. [PMID: 37351599 PMCID: PMC10450173 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
Abstract
During the repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs), de novo synthesized DNA strands can displace the parental strand to generate single-strand DNAs (ssDNAs). Many programmed DSBs and thus many ssDNAs occur during meiosis. However, it is unclear how these ssDNAs are removed for the complete repair of meiotic DSBs. Here, we show that meiosis-specific depletion of Dna2 (dna2-md) results in an abundant accumulation of RPA and an expansion of RPA from DSBs to broader regions in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. As a result, DSB repair is defective and spores are inviable, although the levels of crossovers/non-crossovers seem to be unaffected. Furthermore, Dna2 induction at pachytene is highly effective in removing accumulated RPA and restoring spore viability. Moreover, the depletion of Pif1, an activator of polymerase δ required for meiotic recombination-associated DNA synthesis, and Pif1 inhibitor Mlh2 decreases and increases RPA accumulation in dna2-md, respectively. In addition, blocking DNA synthesis during meiotic recombination dramatically decreases RPA accumulation in dna2-md. Together, our findings show that meiotic DSB repair requires Dna2 to remove ssDNA-RPA filaments generated from meiotic recombination-associated DNA synthesis. Additionally, we showed that Dna2 also regulates DSB-independent RPA distribution.
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- Binyuan Zhai
- Center for Cell Structure and Function, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Cell and Developmental Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Cell Structure and Function, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, Shandong 250001, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Cell and Developmental Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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- Center for Cell Structure and Function, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Jinan, Shandong 250001, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Center for Cell Structure and Function, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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Xu W, Liu C, Zhang Z, Sun C, Li Q, Li K, Jiang H, Li W, Sun Q. DEtail-seq is an ultra-efficient and convenient method for meiotic DNA break profiling in multiple organisms. SCIENCE CHINA. LIFE SCIENCES 2023; 66:1392-1407. [PMID: 36723795 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-022-2277-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Programmed DNA double-strand break (DSB) formation is a crucial step in meiotic recombination, yet techniques for high-efficiency and precise mapping of the 3' ends of DSBs are still in their infancy. Here, we report a novel technique, named DNA End tailing and sequencing (DEtail-seq), which can directly and ultra-efficiently characterize the 3' ends of meiotic DSBs with near single-nucleotide resolution in a variety of species, including yeast, mouse, and human. We find that the 3' ends of meiotic DSBs are stable without significant resection in budding yeast. Meiotic DSBs are strongly enriched in de novo H3K4me3 peaks in the mouse genome at leptotene stage. We also profile meiotic DSBs in human and find DSB hotspots are enriched near the common fragile sites during human meiosis, especially at CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF)-associated enhancers. Therefore, DEtail-seq provides a powerful method to detect DSB ends in various species, and our results provide new insights into the distribution and regulation of meiotic DSB hotspots.
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- Wei Xu
- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, 518120, China.
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Urology, Department of Andrology, Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, and Department of Human Sperm Bank, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, 518120, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Urology, Department of Andrology, Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, and Department of Human Sperm Bank, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Liu C, Xu W, Wang L, Yang Z, Li K, Hu J, Chen Y, Zhang R, Xiao S, Liu W, Wei H, Chen JY, Sun Q, Li W. Dual roles of R-loops in the formation and processing of programmed DNA double-strand breaks during meiosis. Cell Biosci 2023; 13:82. [PMID: 37170281 PMCID: PMC10173651 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-023-01026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Meiotic recombination is initiated by Spo11-dependent programmed DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) that are preferentially concentrated within genomic regions called hotspots; however, the factor(s) that specify the positions of meiotic DSB hotspots remain unclear. RESULTS Here, we examined the frequency and distribution of R-loops, a type of functional chromatin structure comprising single-stranded DNA and a DNA:RNA hybrid, during budding yeast meiosis and found that the R-loops were changed dramatically throughout meiosis. We detected the formation of multiple de novo R-loops in the pachytene stage and found that these R-loops were associated with meiotic recombination during yeast meiosis. We show that transcription-replication head-on collisions could promote R-loop formation during meiotic DNA replication, and these R-loops are associated with Spo11. Furthermore, meiotic recombination hotspots can be eliminated by reversing the direction of transcription or replication, and reversing both of these directions can reconstitute the hotspots. CONCLUSIONS Our study reveals that R-loops may play dual roles in meiotic recombination. In addition to participation in meiotic DSB processing, some meiotic DSB hotspots may be originated from the transcription-replication head-on collisions during meiotic DNA replication.
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- Chao Liu
- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, China
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Innovation Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Center for Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, 518120, China
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Center for Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Center for Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Innovation Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Innovation Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Innovation Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Innovation Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Center for Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Innovation Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Wang Y, Li SY, Wang YZ, He Y. ZmASY1 interacts with ZmPRD3 and is crucial for meiotic double-strand break formation in maize. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2023; 237:454-470. [PMID: 36221195 DOI: 10.1111/nph.18528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
During meiosis, recombination-mediated pairing and synapsis of homologous chromosomes begin with programmed DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). In yeast and mice, DSBs form in a tethered loop-axis complex, in which DSB sites are located within chromatin loops and tethered to the proteinaceous axial element (AE) by DSB-forming factors. In plants, the molecular connection between DSB sites and chromosome axes is poorly understood. By integrating genetic analysis, immunostaining technology, and protein-protein interaction studies, the putative factors linking DSB formation to chromosome axis were explored in maize meiosis. Here, we report that the AE protein ZmASY1 directly interacts with the DSB-forming protein ZmPRD3 in maize (Zea mays) and mediates DSB formation, synaptonemal complex assembly, and homologous recombination. ZmPRD3 also interacts with ZmPRD1, which plays a central role in organizing the DSB-forming complex. These results suggest that ZmASY1 and ZmPRD3 may work as a key module linking DSB sites to chromosome axes during DSB formation in maize. This mechanism is similar to that described in yeast and recently Arabidopsis involving the homologs Mer2/ZmPRD3 and HOP1/ZmASY1, thus indicating that the process of tethering DSBs in chromatin loops to the chromosome axes may be evolutionarily conserved in diverse taxa.
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- Yan Wang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization, National Maize Improvement Center of China, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100094, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization, National Maize Improvement Center of China, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100094, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization, National Maize Improvement Center of China, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100094, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization, National Maize Improvement Center of China, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100094, China
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DNA polymerase epsilon interacts with SUVH2/9 to repress the expression of genes associated with meiotic DSB hotspot in Arabidopsis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2208441119. [PMID: 36191225 PMCID: PMC9564942 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2208441119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Meiotic recombination is initiated by the SPORULATION 11 (SPO11)-triggered formation of double-strand breaks (DSBs) that usually occur in open chromatin with active transcriptional features in many eukaryotes. However, gene transcription at DSB sites appears to be detrimental for repair, but the regulatory mechanisms governing transcription at meiotic DSB sites are largely undefined in plants. Here, we demonstrate that the largest DNA polymerase epsilon subunit POL2A interacts with SU(VAR)3 to 9 homologs SUVH2 and SUVH9. N-SIM (structured illumination microscopy) observation shows that the colocalization of SUVH2 with the meiotic DSB marker γ-H2AX is dependent on POL2A. RNA-seq of male meiocytes demonstrates that POL2A and SUVH2 jointly repress the expression of 865 genes, which have several known characteristics associated with meiotic DSB sites. Bisulfite-seq and small RNA-seq of male meiocytes support the idea that the silencing of these genes by POL2A and SUVH2/9 is likely independent of CHH methylation or 24-nt siRNA accumulation. Moreover, pol2a suvh2 suvh9 triple mutants have more severe defects in meiotic recombination and fertility compared with either pol2a or suvh2 suvh9. Our results not only identify a epigenetic regulatory mechanism for gene silencing in male meiocytes but also reveal roles for DNA polymerase and SUVH2/9 beyond their classic functions in mitosis.
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Xie H, Wang X, Jin M, Li L, Zhu J, Kang Y, Chen Z, Sun Y, Zhao C. Cilia regulate meiotic recombination in zebrafish. J Mol Cell Biol 2022; 14:6671532. [PMID: 35981808 PMCID: PMC9764210 DOI: 10.1093/jmcb/mjac049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Meiosis is essential for evolution and genetic diversity in almost all sexual eukaryotic organisms. The mechanisms of meiotic recombination, such as synapsis, have been extensively investigated. However, it is still unclear whether signals from the cytoplasm or even from outside of the cell can regulate the meiosis process. Cilia are microtubule-based structures that protrude from the cell surface and function as signaling hubs to sense extracellular signals. Here, we reported an unexpected and critical role of cilia during meiotic recombination. During gametogenesis of zebrafish, cilia were specifically present in the prophase stages of both primary spermatocytes and primary oocytes. By developing a germ cell-specific CRISPR/Cas9 system, we demonstrated that germ cell-specific depletion of ciliary genes resulted in compromised double-strand break repair, reduced crossover formation, and increased germ cell apoptosis. Our study reveals a previously undiscovered role for cilia during meiosis and suggests that extracellular signals may regulate meiotic recombination via this particular organelle.
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- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China,Sars-Fang Centre, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China,Sars-Fang Centre, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Innovation Academy for Seed Design, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China,College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China,Sars-Fang Centre, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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Huang J, Cook DE. The contribution of DNA repair pathways to genome editing and evolution in filamentous pathogens. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2022; 46:6638986. [PMID: 35810003 PMCID: PMC9779921 DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuac035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
DNA double-strand breaks require repair or risk corrupting the language of life. To ensure genome integrity and viability, multiple DNA double-strand break repair pathways function in eukaryotes. Two such repair pathways, canonical non-homologous end joining and homologous recombination, have been extensively studied, while other pathways such as microhomology-mediated end joint and single-strand annealing, once thought to serve as back-ups, now appear to play a fundamental role in DNA repair. Here, we review the molecular details and hierarchy of these four DNA repair pathways, and where possible, a comparison for what is known between animal and fungal models. We address the factors contributing to break repair pathway choice, and aim to explore our understanding and knowledge gaps regarding mechanisms and regulation in filamentous pathogens. We additionally discuss how DNA double-strand break repair pathways influence genome engineering results, including unexpected mutation outcomes. Finally, we review the concept of biased genome evolution in filamentous pathogens, and provide a model, termed Biased Variation, that links DNA double-strand break repair pathways with properties of genome evolution. Despite our extensive knowledge for this universal process, there remain many unanswered questions, for which the answers may improve genome engineering and our understanding of genome evolution.
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- Jun Huang
- Department of Plant Pathology, Kansas State University, 1712 Claflin Road, Throckmorton Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, United States
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- Corresponding author: 1712 Claflin Road, 4004 Throckmorton Hall, Manhattan, KS 66502, United States. E-mail:
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Xie C, Wang W, Tu C, Meng L, Lu G, Lin G, Lu LY, Tan YQ. OUP accepted manuscript. Hum Reprod Update 2022; 28:763-797. [PMID: 35613017 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Chunbo Xie
- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
- College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
- College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
- College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education) and Women's Reproductive Health Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
- College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Li W, Zhang L, Shinohara A, Keeney S. Editorial: Meiosis: From Molecular Basis to Medicine. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:812292. [PMID: 34926477 PMCID: PMC8671932 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.812292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- Wei Li
- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China
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- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Molecular Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, New York, NY, United States
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Levi H, Bar E, Cohen-Adiv S, Sweitat S, Kanner S, Galron R, Mitiagin Y, Barzilai A. Dysfunction of cerebellar microglia in Ataxia-telangiectasia. Glia 2021; 70:536-557. [PMID: 34854502 DOI: 10.1002/glia.24122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a multisystem autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the ATM gene and characterized by cerebellar atrophy, progressive ataxia, immunodeficiency, male and female sterility, radiosensitivity, cancer predisposition, growth retardation, insulin-resistant diabetes, and premature aging. ATM phosphorylates more than 1500 target proteins, which are involved in cell cycle control, DNA repair, apoptosis, modulation of chromatin structure, and other cytoplasmic as well as mitochondrial processes. In our quest to better understand the mechanisms by which ATM deficiency causes cerebellar degeneration, we hypothesized that specific vulnerabilities of cerebellar microglia underlie the etiology of A-T. Our hypothesis is based on the recent finding that dysfunction of glial cells affect a variety of process leading to impaired neuronal functionality (Song et al., 2019). Whereas astrocytes and neurons descend from the neural tube, microglia originate from the hematopoietic system, invade the brain at early embryonic stage, and become the innate immune cells of the central nervous system and important participants in development of synaptic plasticity. Here we demonstrate that microglia derived from Atm-/- mouse cerebellum display accelerated cell migration and are severely impaired in phagocytosis, secretion of neurotrophic factors, and mitochondrial activity, suggestive of apoptotic processes. Interestingly, no microglial impairment was detected in Atm-deficient cerebral cortex, and Atm deficiency had less impact on astroglia than microglia. Collectively, our findings validate the roles of glial cells in cerebellar attrition in A-T.
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- Hadar Levi
- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurobiology, George S. Wise, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Nandanan KG, Salim S, Pankajam AV, Shinohara M, Lin G, Chakraborty P, Farnaz A, Steinmetz LM, Shinohara A, Nishant KT. Regulation of Msh4-Msh5 association with meiotic chromosomes in budding yeast. Genetics 2021; 219:6317832. [PMID: 34849874 DOI: 10.1093/genetics/iyab102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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In the baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, most of the meiotic crossovers are generated through a pathway involving the highly conserved mismatch repair related Msh4-Msh5 complex. To understand the role of Msh4-Msh5 in meiotic crossing over, we determined its genome wide in vivo binding sites in meiotic cells. We show that Msh5 specifically associates with DSB hotspots, chromosome axes, and centromeres on chromosomes. A basal level of Msh5 association with these chromosomal features is observed even in the absence of DSB formation (spo11Δ mutant) at the early stages of meiosis. But efficient binding to DSB hotspots and chromosome axes requires DSB formation and resection and is enhanced by double Holliday junction structures. Msh5 binding is also correlated to DSB frequency and enhanced on small chromosomes with higher DSB and crossover density. The axis protein Red1 is required for Msh5 association with the chromosome axes and DSB hotspots but not centromeres. Although binding sites of Msh5 and other pro-crossover factors like Zip3 show extensive overlap, Msh5 associates with centromeres independent of Zip3. These results on Msh5 localization in wild type and meiotic mutants have implications for how Msh4-Msh5 works with other pro-crossover factors to ensure crossover formation.
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- Krishnaprasad G Nandanan
- School of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum 695016, India
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- School of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum 695016, India
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- School of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum 695016, India
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University, Nara 631-8505, Japan
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- Genome Biology Unit, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg 69117, Germany
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- School of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum 695016, India
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- School of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum 695016, India
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- Genome Biology Unit, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg 69117, Germany.,Department of Genetics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.,Stanford Genome Technology Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- School of Biology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum 695016, India.,Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University, Nara 631-8505, Japan
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Vrielynck N, Schneider K, Rodriguez M, Sims J, Chambon A, Hurel A, De Muyt A, Ronceret A, Krsicka O, Mézard C, Schlögelhofer P, Grelon M. Conservation and divergence of meiotic DNA double strand break forming mechanisms in Arabidopsis thaliana. Nucleic Acids Res 2021; 49:9821-9835. [PMID: 34458909 PMCID: PMC8464057 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkab715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the current meiotic recombination initiation model, the SPO11 catalytic subunits associate with MTOPVIB to form a Topoisomerase VI-like complex that generates DNA double strand breaks (DSBs). Four additional proteins, PRD1/AtMEI1, PRD2/AtMEI4, PRD3/AtMER2 and the plant specific DFO are required for meiotic DSB formation. Here we show that (i) MTOPVIB and PRD1 provide the link between the catalytic sub-complex and the other DSB proteins, (ii) PRD3/AtMER2, while localized to the axis, does not assemble a canonical pre-DSB complex but establishes a direct link between the DSB-forming and resection machineries, (iii) DFO controls MTOPVIB foci formation and is part of a divergent RMM-like complex including PHS1/AtREC114 and PRD2/AtMEI4 but not PRD3/AtMER2, (iv) PHS1/AtREC114 is absolutely unnecessary for DSB formation despite having a conserved position within the DSB protein network and (v) MTOPVIB and PRD2/AtMEI4 interact directly with chromosome axis proteins to anchor the meiotic DSB machinery to the axis.
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- Nathalie Vrielynck
- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Max Perutz Labs, University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Max Perutz Labs, University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Max Perutz Labs, University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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- Department of Chromosome Biology, Max Perutz Labs, University of Vienna, Vienna Biocenter, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78000 Versailles, France
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The formation of crossovers between homologous chromosomes is key to sexual reproduction. In most species, crossovers are spaced further apart than would be expected if they formed independently, a phenomenon termed crossover interference. Despite more than a century of study, the molecular mechanisms implementing crossover interference remain a subject of active debate. Recent findings of how signaling proteins control the formation of crossovers and about the interchromosomal interface in which crossovers form offer new insights into this process. In this Review, we present a cell biological and biophysical perspective on crossover interference, summarizing the evidence that links interference to the spatial, dynamic, mechanical and molecular properties of meiotic chromosomes. We synthesize this physical understanding in the context of prevailing mechanistic models that aim to explain how crossover interference is implemented.
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- Lexy von Diezmann
- Center for Cell and Genome Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.,School of Biological Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Center for Cell and Genome Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.,School of Biological Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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Dai X, Jiang Y, Gu J, Jiang Z, Wu Y, Yu C, Yin H, Zhang J, Shi Q, Shen L, Sha Q, Fan H. The CNOT4 Subunit of the CCR4-NOT Complex is Involved in mRNA Degradation, Efficient DNA Damage Repair, and XY Chromosome Crossover during Male Germ Cell Meiosis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2003636. [PMID: 34026442 PMCID: PMC8132151 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202003636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The CCR4-NOT complex is a major mRNA deadenylase in eukaryotes, comprising the catalytic subunits CNOT6/6L and CNOT7/8, as well as CNOT4, a regulatory subunit with previously undetermined functions. These subunits have been hypothesized to play synergistic biochemical functions during development. Cnot7 knockout male mice have been reported to be infertile. In this study, viable Cnot6/6l double knockout mice are constructed, and the males are fertile. These results indicate that CNOT7 has CNOT6/6L-independent functions in vivo. It is also demonstrated that CNOT4 is required for post-implantation embryo development and meiosis progression during spermatogenesis. Conditional knockout of Cnot4 in male germ cells leads to defective DNA damage repair and homologous crossover between X and Y chromosomes. CNOT4 functions as a previously unrecognized mRNA adaptor of CCR4-NOT by targeting mRNAs to CNOT7 for deadenylation of poly(A) tails, thereby mediating the degradation of a subset of transcripts from the zygotene to pachytene stage. The mRNA removal promoted by the CNOT4-regulated CCR4-NOT complex during the zygotene-to-pachytene transition is crucial for the appropriate expression of genes involved in the subsequent events of spermatogenesis, normal DNA double-strand break repair during meiosis, efficient crossover between X and Y chromosomes, and ultimately, male fertility.
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- Xing‐Xing Dai
- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- College of Life ScienceZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of USTCHefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at MicroscaleSchool of Basic Medical SciencesDivision of Life Sciences and MedicineCAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell ScienceUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230027China
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- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan ProvinceReproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC‐XIANGYAChangsha410008China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of USTCHefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at MicroscaleSchool of Basic Medical SciencesDivision of Life Sciences and MedicineCAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell ScienceUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230027China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- Fertility Preservation LaboratoryReproductive Medicine CenterGuangdong Second Provincial General HospitalGuangzhou510317China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling NetworkLife Sciences InstituteZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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Ortiz R, Chavero SJ, Echeverría OM, Hernandez-Hernandez A. Synaptonemal complex formation produces a particular arrangement of the lateral element-associated DNA. Exp Cell Res 2021; 399:112455. [PMID: 33400935 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2020.112455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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During meiosis, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material. This exchange or meiotic recombination is mediated by a proteinaceous scaffold known as the Synaptonemal complex (SC). Any defects in its formation produce failures in meiotic recombination, chromosome segregation and meiosis completion. It has been proposed that DNA repair events that will be resolved by crossover between homologous chromosomes are predetermined by the SC. Hence, structural analysis of the organization of the DNA in the SC could shed light on the process of crossover interference. In this work, we employed an ultrastructural DNA staining technique on mouse testis and followed nuclei of pachytene cells. We observed structures organized similarly to the SCs stained with conventional techniques. These structures, presumably the DNA in the SCs, are delineating the edges of both lateral elements and no staining was observed between them. DNA in the LEs resembles two parallel tracks. However, a bubble-like staining pattern in certain regions of the SC was observed. Furthermore, this staining pattern is found in SCs formed between non-homologous chromosomes, in SCs formed between sister chromatids and in SCs without lateral elements, suggesting that this particular organization of the DNA is determined by the synapsis of the chromosomes despite their lack of homology or the presence of partially formed SCs.
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- Rosario Ortiz
- Laboratorio de Microscopía Electrónica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Microscopía Electrónica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Microscopía Electrónica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Biología de Células Individuales (BIOCELIN), Laboratorio de Investigación en Patología Experimental, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, CDMX, Mexico.
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Sha QQ, Zhang J, Fan HY. Function and Regulation of Histone H3 Lysine-4 Methylation During Oocyte Meiosis and Maternal-to-Zygotic Transition. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:597498. [PMID: 33163498 PMCID: PMC7581939 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.597498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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During oogenesis and fertilization, histone lysine methyltransferases (KMTs) and histone lysine demethylases (KDMs) tightly regulate the methylation of histone H3 on lysine-4 (H3K4me) by adding and removing methyl groups, respectively. Female germline-specific conditional knockout approaches that abolish the maternal store of target mRNAs and proteins are used to examine the functions of H3K4 KMTs and KDMs during oogenesis and early embryogenesis. In this review, we discuss the recent advances in information regarding the deposition and removal of histone H3K4 methylations, as well as their functional roles in sculpting and poising the oocytic and zygotic genomes. We start by describing the role of KMTs in establishing H3K4 methylation patterns in oocytes and the impact of H3K4 methylation on oocyte maturation and competence to undergo MZT. We then introduce the latest information regarding H3K4 demethylases that account for the dynamic changes in H3K4 modification levels during development and finish the review by specifying important unanswered questions in this research field along with promising future directions for H3K4-related epigenetic studies.
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- Qian-Qian Sha
- Fertility Preservation Laboratory, Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Shams I, Raskina O. Supernumerary B Chromosomes and Plant Genome Changes: A Snapshot of Wild Populations of Aegilops speltoides Tausch ( Poaceae, Triticeae). Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21113768. [PMID: 32466617 PMCID: PMC7312783 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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In various eukaryotes, supernumerary B chromosomes (Bs) are an optional genomic component that affect their integrity and functioning. In the present study, the impact of Bs on the current changes in the genome of goatgrass, Aegilops speltoides, was addressed. Individual plants from contrasting populations with and without Bs were explored using fluorescence in situ hybridization. In parallel, abundances of the Ty1-copia, Ty3-gypsy, and LINE retrotransposons (TEs), and the species-specific Spelt1 tandem repeat (TR) in vegetative and generative spike tissues were estimated by real-time quantitative PCR. The results revealed: (i) ectopic associations between Bs and the regular A chromosomes, and (ii) cell-specific rearrangements of Bs in both mitosis and microgametogenesis. Further, the copy numbers of TEs and TR varied significantly between (iii) genotypes and (iv) different spike tissues in the same plant(s). Finally, (v) in plants with and without Bs from different populations, genomic abundances and/or copy number dynamics of TEs and TR were similar. These findings indicate that fluctuations in TE and TR copy numbers are associated with DNA damage and repair processes during cell proliferation and differentiation, and ectopic recombination is one of the mechanisms by which Bs play a role in genome changes.
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Heldrich J, Sun X, Vale-Silva LA, Markowitz TE, Hochwagen A. Topoisomerases Modulate the Timing of Meiotic DNA Breakage and Chromosome Morphogenesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Genetics 2020; 215:59-73. [PMID: 32152049 PMCID: PMC7198267 DOI: 10.1534/genetics.120.303060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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During meiotic prophase, concurrent transcription, recombination, and chromosome synapsis place substantial topological strain on chromosomal DNA, but the role of topoisomerases in this context remains poorly defined. Here, we analyzed the roles of topoisomerases I and II (Top1 and Top2) during meiotic prophase in Saccharomyces cerevisiae We show that both topoisomerases accumulate primarily in promoter-containing intergenic regions of actively transcribing genes, including many meiotic double-strand break (DSB) hotspots. Despite the comparable binding patterns, top1 and top2 mutations have different effects on meiotic recombination. TOP1 disruption delays DSB induction and shortens the window of DSB accumulation by an unknown mechanism. By contrast, temperature-sensitive top2-1 mutants exhibit a marked delay in meiotic chromosome remodeling and elevated DSB signals on synapsed chromosomes. The problems in chromosome remodeling were linked to altered Top2 binding patterns rather than a loss of Top2 catalytic activity, and stemmed from a defect in recruiting the chromosome remodeler Pch2/TRIP13 to synapsed chromosomes. No chromosomal defects were observed in the absence of TOP1 Our results imply independent roles for Top1 and Top2 in modulating meiotic chromosome structure and recombination.
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- Jonna Heldrich
- Department of Biology, New York University, New York 10003
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- Department of Biology, New York University, New York 10003
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Genetic Interactions of Histone Modification Machinery Set1 and PAF1C with the Recombination Complex Rec114-Mer2-Mei4 in the Formation of Meiotic DNA Double-Strand Breaks. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21082679. [PMID: 32290544 PMCID: PMC7215556 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21082679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Homologous recombination is essential for chromosome segregation during meiosis I. Meiotic recombination is initiated by the introduction of double-strand breaks (DSBs) at specific genomic locations called hotspots, which are catalyzed by Spo11 and its partners. DSB hotspots during meiosis are marked with Set1-mediated histone H3K4 methylation. The Spo11 partner complex, Rec114-Mer2-Mei4, essential for the DSB formation, localizes to the chromosome axes. For efficient DSB formation, a hotspot with histone H3K4 methylation on the chromatin loops is tethered to the chromosome axis through the H3K4 methylation reader protein, Spp1, on the axes, which interacts with Mer2. In this study, we found genetic interaction of mutants in a histone modification protein complex called PAF1C with the REC114 and MER2 in the DSB formation in budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Namely, the paf1c mutations rtf1 and cdc73 showed synthetic defects in meiotic DSB formation only when combined with a wild-type-like tagged allele of either the REC114 or MER2. The synthetic defect of the tagged REC114 allele in the DSB formation was seen also with the set1, but not with spp1 deletion. These results suggest a novel role of histone modification machinery in DSB formation during meiosis, which is independent of Spp1-mediated loop-axis tethering.
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Bayer FE, Deichsel S, Mahl P, Nagel AC. Drosophila Xrcc2 regulates DNA double-strand repair in somatic cells. DNA Repair (Amst) 2020; 88:102807. [PMID: 32006716 DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2020.102807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Genomic integrity is challenged by endo- and exogenous assaults that are combated by highly conserved DNA repair mechanisms. Repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) is of particular importance, as DSBs inflict chromosome breaks that are the basis of genomic instability. High fidelity recombination repair of DSBs relies on the Rad51 recombinase, aided by several Rad51 paralogs. Despite their significant contribution to DSB repair, the individual roles for Rad51 paralogs are incompletely understood. Drosophila serves as a metazoan model for DNA damage repair at the organismal level. Yet, only two out of four Rad51 paralogs have been studied so far and both are restricted to meiotic recombination repair. Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, we have generated the first X-ray repair cross complementing 2 (xrcc2) null mutant in Drosophila. Like any other Drosophila Rad51 homologue, loss of xrcc2 does not affect fly development. We found that Drosophila xrcc2 - despite a specific expression in ovaries - is not essential for meiotic DSB repair, but supports the process. In contrast, xrcc2 is required for mitotic DNA damage repair: the mutants are highly sensitive towards various genotoxic stressors, including ionizing radiation, which significantly increase mortality. Moreover, loss of xrcc2 provokes chromosome aberrations in mitotic larval neuroblasts under unstressed conditions and enduring chromosomal breaks as well as persistent repair foci after irradiation exposure. Together these results demonstrate that xrcc2 plays a crucial role in combating genotoxic insult by controlling DSB repair in somatic cells of Drosophila.
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- Fabienne E Bayer
- Institute of Biology, Department of Genetics (190g), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biology, Department of Genetics (190g), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biology, Department of Genetics (190g), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Biology, Department of Genetics (190g), University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 30, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Raz A, Dahan-Meir T, Melamed-Bessudo C, Leshkowitz D, Levy AA. Redistribution of Meiotic Crossovers Along Wheat Chromosomes by Virus-Induced Gene Silencing. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:635139. [PMID: 33613593 PMCID: PMC7890124 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.635139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Meiotic recombination is the main driver of genetic diversity in wheat breeding. The rate and location of crossover (CO) events are regulated by genetic and epigenetic factors. In wheat, most COs occur in subtelomeric regions but are rare in centromeric and pericentric areas. The aim of this work was to increase COs in both "hot" and "cold" chromosomal locations. We used Virus-Induced gene Silencing (VIGS) to downregulate the expression of recombination-suppressing genes XRCC2 and FANCM and of epigenetic maintenance genes MET1 and DDM1 during meiosis. VIGS suppresses genes in a dominant, transient and non-transgenic manner, which is convenient in wheat, a hard-to-transform polyploid. F1 hybrids of a cross between two tetraploid lines whose genome was fully sequenced (wild emmer and durum wheat), were infected with a VIGS vector ∼ 2 weeks before meiosis. Recombination was measured in F2 seedlings derived from F1-infected plants and non-infected controls. We found significant up and down-regulation of CO rates along subtelomeric regions as a result of silencing either MET1, DDM1 or XRCC2 during meiosis. In addition, we found up to 93% increase in COs in XRCC2-VIGS treatment in the pericentric regions of some chromosomes. Silencing FANCM showed no effect on CO. Overall, we show that CO distribution was affected by VIGS treatments rather than the total number of COs which did not change. We conclude that transient silencing of specific genes during meiosis can be used as a simple, fast and non-transgenic strategy to improve breeding abilities in specific chromosomal regions.
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- Amir Raz
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
- Department of Plant Science, MIGAL Galilee Research Institute, Kiryat Shmona, Israel
- Amir Raz,
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Bioinformatics Unit, Life Sciences Core Facilities, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
- *Correspondence: Avraham A. Levy,
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Bétermier M, Borde V, de Villartay JP. Coupling DNA Damage and Repair: an Essential Safeguard during Programmed DNA Double-Strand Breaks? Trends Cell Biol 2019; 30:87-96. [PMID: 31818700 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcb.2019.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are the most toxic DNA lesions given their oncogenic potential. Nevertheless, programmed DSBs (prDSBs) contribute to several biological processes. Formation of prDSBs is the 'price to pay' to achieve these essential biological functions. Generated by domesticated PiggyBac transposases, prDSBs have been integrated in the life cycle of ciliates. Created by Spo11 during meiotic recombination, they constitute a driving force of evolution and ensure balanced chromosome content for successful reproduction. Produced by the RAG1/2 recombinase, they are required for the development of the adaptive immune system in many species. The coevolution of processes that couple introduction of prDSBs to their accurate repair may constitute an effective safeguard against genomic instability.
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- Mireille Bétermier
- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), CEA, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
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- Institut Curie, CNRS UMR3244, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
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- Laboratory of Genome Dynamics in the Immune System, INSERM UMR1163, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, Institut Imagine, Paris, France.
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A 'parameiosis' drives depolyploidization and homologous recombination in Candida albicans. Nat Commun 2019; 10:4388. [PMID: 31558727 PMCID: PMC6763455 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-12376-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Meiosis is a conserved tenet of sexual reproduction in eukaryotes, yet this program is seemingly absent from many extant species. In the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans, mating of diploid cells generates tetraploid products that return to the diploid state via a non-meiotic process of depolyploidization known as concerted chromosome loss (CCL). Here, we report that recombination rates are more than three orders of magnitude higher during CCL than during normal mitotic growth. Furthermore, two conserved ‘meiosis-specific’ factors play central roles in CCL as SPO11 mediates DNA double-strand break formation while both SPO11 and REC8 regulate chromosome stability and promote inter-homolog recombination. Unexpectedly, SPO11 also promotes DNA repair and recombination during normal mitotic divisions. These results indicate that C. albicans CCL represents a ‘parameiosis’ that blurs the conventional boundaries between mitosis and meiosis. They also reveal parallels with depolyploidization in mammalian cells and provide potential insights into the evolution of meiosis. Mating of Candida albicans produces tetraploid products that return to the diploid state via a non-meiotic process known as concerted chromosome loss (CCL). Here, Anderson et al. show high recombination rates during CCL and identify factors that are essential for chromosome stability and recombination during CCL.
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Advances Towards How Meiotic Recombination Is Initiated: A Comparative View and Perspectives for Plant Meiosis Research. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20194718. [PMID: 31547623 PMCID: PMC6801837 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20194718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Meiosis is an essential cell-division process for ensuring genetic diversity across generations. Meiotic recombination ensures the accuracy of genetic interchange between homolous chromosomes and segregation of parental alleles. Programmed DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs), catalyzed by the evolutionarily conserved topoisomerase VIA (a subunit of the archaeal type II DNA topoisomerase)-like enzyme Spo11 and several other factors, is a distinctive feature of meiotic recombination initiation. The meiotic DSB formation and its regulatory mechanisms are similar among species, but certain aspects are distinct. In this review, we introduced the cumulative knowledge of the plant proteins crucial for meiotic DSB formation and technical advances in DSB detection. We also summarized the genome-wide DSB hotspot profiles for different model organisms. Moreover, we highlighted the classical views and recent advances in our knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms that ensure the fidelity of DSB formation, such as multifaceted kinase-mediated phosphorylation and the consequent high-dimensional changes in chromosome structure. We provided an overview of recent findings concerning DSB formation, distribution and regulation, all of which will help us to determine whether meiotic DSB formation is evolutionarily conserved or varies between plants and other organisms.
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Yamada S, Kugou K, Ding DQ, Fujita Y, Hiraoka Y, Murakami H, Ohta K, Yamada T. The histone variant H2A.Z promotes initiation of meiotic recombination in fission yeast. Nucleic Acids Res 2019; 46:609-620. [PMID: 29145618 PMCID: PMC5778600 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkx1110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Meiotic recombination is initiated by programmed formation of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs), which are mainly formed at recombination hotspots. Meiotic DSBs require multiple proteins including the conserved protein Spo11 and its cofactors, and are influenced by chromatin structure. For example, local chromatin around hotspots directly impacts DSB formation. Moreover, DSB is proposed to occur in a higher-order chromatin architecture termed 'axis-loop', in which many loops protrude from cohesin-enriched axis. However, still much remains unknown about how meiotic DSBs are generated in chromatin. Here, we show that the conserved histone H2A variant H2A.Z promotes meiotic DSB formation in fission yeast. Detailed investigation revealed that H2A.Z is neither enriched around hotspots nor axis sites, and that transcript levels of DSB-promoting factors were maintained without H2A.Z. Moreover, H2A.Z appeared to be dispensable for chromatin binding of meiotic cohesin. Instead, in H2A.Z-lacking mutants, multiple proteins involved in DSB formation, such as the fission yeast Spo11 homolog and its regulators, were less associated with chromatin. Remarkably, nuclei were more compact in the absence of H2A.Z. Based on these, we propose that fission yeast H2A.Z promotes meiotic DSB formation partly through modulating chromosome architecture to enhance interaction between DSB-related proteins and cohesin-loaded chromatin.
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- Shintaro Yamada
- Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute Kobe, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute Kobe, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan.,Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, Suita 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University, Tokyo 112-8551, Japan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University, Tokyo 112-8551, Japan
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Jabbari K, Wirtz J, Rauscher M, Wiehe T. A common genomic code for chromatin architecture and recombination landscape. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213278. [PMID: 30865674 PMCID: PMC6415826 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Recent findings established a link between DNA sequence composition and interphase chromatin architecture and explained the evolutionary conservation of TADs (Topologically Associated Domains) and LADs (Lamina Associated Domains) in mammals. This prompted us to analyse conformation capture and recombination rate data to study the relationship between chromatin architecture and recombination landscape of human and mouse genomes. The results reveal that: (1) low recombination domains and blocks of elevated linkage disequilibrium tend to coincide with TADs and isochores, indicating co-evolving regulatory elements and genes in insulated neighbourhoods; (2) double strand break (DSB) and recombination frequencies increase in the short loops of GC-rich TADs, whereas recombination cold spots are typical of LADs and (3) the binding and loading of proteins, which are critical for DSB and meiotic recombination (SPO11, DMC1, H3K4me3 and PRMD9) are higher in GC-rich TADs. One explanation for these observations is that the occurrence of DSB and recombination in meiotic cells are associated with compositional and epigenetic features (genomic code) that influence DNA stiffness/flexibility and appear to be similar to those guiding the chromatin architecture in the interphase nucleus of pre-leptotene cells.
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- Kamel Jabbari
- Institute for Genetics, Biocenter Cologne, University of Cologne, Köln, Germany
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- Institute for Genetics, Biocenter Cologne, University of Cologne, Köln, Germany
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- Institute for Genetics, Biocenter Cologne, University of Cologne, Köln, Germany
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- Institute for Genetics, Biocenter Cologne, University of Cologne, Köln, Germany
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Cahoon CK, Libuda DE. Leagues of their own: sexually dimorphic features of meiotic prophase I. Chromosoma 2019; 128:199-214. [PMID: 30826870 PMCID: PMC6823309 DOI: 10.1007/s00412-019-00692-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Meiosis is a conserved cell division process that is used by sexually reproducing organisms to generate haploid gametes. Males and females produce different end products of meiosis: eggs (females) and sperm (males). In addition, these unique end products demonstrate sex-specific differences that occur throughout meiosis to produce the final genetic material that is packaged into distinct gametes with unique extracellular morphologies and nuclear sizes. These sexually dimorphic features of meiosis include the meiotic chromosome architecture, in which both the lengths of the chromosomes and the requirement for specific meiotic axis proteins being different between the sexes. Moreover, these changes likely cause sex-specific changes in the recombination landscape with the sex that has the longer chromosomes usually obtaining more crossovers. Additionally, epigenetic regulation of meiosis may contribute to sexually dimorphic recombination landscapes. Here we explore the sexually dimorphic features of both the chromosome axis and crossing over for each stage of meiotic prophase I in Mus musculus, Caenorhabditis elegans, and Arabidopsis thaliana. Furthermore, we consider how sex-specific changes in the meiotic chromosome axes and the epigenetic landscape may function together to regulate crossing over in each sex, indicating that the mechanisms controlling crossing over may be different in oogenesis and spermatogenesis.
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- Cori K Cahoon
- Institute of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, University of Oregon, 1370 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR, 97403-1229, USA
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, University of Oregon, 1370 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR, 97403-1229, USA.
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Bouwman BAM, Crosetto N. Endogenous DNA Double-Strand Breaks during DNA Transactions: Emerging Insights and Methods for Genome-Wide Profiling. Genes (Basel) 2018; 9:E632. [PMID: 30558210 PMCID: PMC6316733 DOI: 10.3390/genes9120632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) jeopardize genome integrity and can-when repaired unfaithfully-give rise to structural rearrangements associated with cancer. Exogenous agents such as ionizing radiation or chemotherapy can invoke DSBs, but a vast amount of breakage arises during vital endogenous DNA transactions, such as replication and transcription. Additionally, chromatin looping involved in 3D genome organization and gene regulation is increasingly recognized as a possible contributor to DSB events. In this review, we first discuss insights into the mechanisms of endogenous DSB formation, showcasing the trade-off between essential DNA transactions and the intrinsic challenges that these processes impose on genomic integrity. In the second part, we highlight emerging methods for genome-wide profiling of DSBs, and discuss future directions of research that will help advance our understanding of genome-wide DSB formation and repair.
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- Britta A M Bouwman
- Science for Life Laboratory, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17165 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Science for Life Laboratory, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17165 Stockholm, Sweden.
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Dluzewska J, Szymanska M, Ziolkowski PA. Where to Cross Over? Defining Crossover Sites in Plants. Front Genet 2018; 9:609. [PMID: 30619450 PMCID: PMC6299014 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2018.00609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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It is believed that recombination in meiosis serves to reshuffle genetic material from both parents to increase genetic variation in the progeny. At the same time, the number of crossovers is usually kept at a very low level. As a consequence, many organisms need to make the best possible use from the one or two crossovers that occur per chromosome in meiosis. From this perspective, the decision of where to allocate rare crossover events becomes an important issue, especially in self-pollinating plant species, which experience limited variation due to inbreeding. However, the freedom in crossover allocation is significantly limited by other, genetic and non-genetic factors, including chromatin structure. Here we summarize recent progress in our understanding of those processes with a special emphasis on plant genomes. First, we focus on factors which influence the distribution of recombination initiation sites and discuss their effects at both, the single hotspot level and at the chromosome scale. We also briefly explain the aspects of hotspot evolution and their regulation. Next, we analyze how recombination initiation sites translate into the development of crossovers and their location. Moreover, we provide an overview of the sequence polymorphism impact on crossover formation and chromosomal distribution.
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- Julia Dluzewska
- Department of Genome Biology, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Genome Biology, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Genome Biology, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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Ma JY, Yan LY, Wang ZB, Luo SM, Yeung WSB, Ou XH, Sun QY, Qiao J. Meiotic chromatid recombination and segregation assessed with human single cell genome sequencing data. J Med Genet 2018; 56:156-163. [PMID: 30514739 DOI: 10.1136/jmedgenet-2018-105612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The human oocyte transmits one set of haploid genome into female pronucleus (FPN) while discards the remaining genome into the first polar body (PB1) and the second polar body (PB2). The FPN genome carries an assembly of maternal and paternal genome that resulted from homologous recombination during the prophase of the first meiosis. However, how parental genome has been shuffled and transmitted is difficult to assess by analysing only the progeny's genome. OBJECTIVE To assess meiotic chromatid recombination and segregation in human oocytes. METHODS Single cell genome sequencing data of PB1, PB2 and FPN that originated from the same oocyte were used to analyse the human oocyte homologous chromosome interaction and segregation. To analyse whether chromosomes were non-randomly segregated into polar bodies or pronucleus, we analysed the ratio of crossover in PB2 and FPN, and constructed a model to detect the randomness of oocyte chromosome segregation. RESULTS We found that during oocyte meiosis, in addition to homologous chromosome recombination, there was also a genome conversion phenomenon which generated a non-reciprocal genetic information transmission between homologous chromosomes. We also inferred that during meiosis, DNA breaks and repairs frequently occurred at centromere-adjacent regions. From our data we did not find obvious evidence supporting the crossover number-based or SNP-based meiotic drive in oocytes. CONCLUSION In addition to the crossover-based recombination, during human oocyte meiosis, a direct genome conversion between homologous chromosomes is used in some oocytes. Our findings are helpful in understanding the specific features of meiotic chromatid recombination and segregation in human oocytes.
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- Jun-Yu Ma
- Fertility Preservation Lab, Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Fertility Preservation Lab, Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Fertility Preservation Lab, Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Pollak Y, Zelinger E, Raskina O. Repetitive DNA in the Architecture, Repatterning, and Diversification of the Genome of Aegilops speltoides Tausch (Poaceae, Triticeae). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2018; 9:1779. [PMID: 30564259 PMCID: PMC6288716 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.01779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The genome's adaptability to environmental changes, especially during rapid climatic fluctuations, underlies the existence and evolution of species. In the wild, genetic and epigenetic genomic changes are accompanied by significant alterations in the complex nuclear repetitive DNA fraction. Current intraspecific polymorphism of repetitive DNA is closely related to ongoing chromosomal rearrangements, which typically result from erroneous DNA repair and recombination. In this study, we addressed tandem repeat patterns and interaction/reshuffling both in pollen mother cell (PMC) development and somatogenesis in the wild diploid cereal Aegilops speltoides, with a focus on genome repatterning and stabilization. Individual contrasting genotypes were investigated using the fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) approach by applying correlative fluorescence and electron microscopy. Species-specific Spelt1 and tribe-specific Spelt52 tandem repeats were used as the markers for monitoring somatic and meiotic chromosomal interactions and dynamics in somatic interphase nuclei. We found that, the number of tandem repeat clusters in nuclei is usually lower than the number on chromosomes due to the associations of clusters of the same type in common blocks. In addition, tightly associated Spelt1-Spelt52 clusters were revealed in different genotypes. The frequencies of nonhomologous/ectopic associations between tandem repeat clusters were revealed in a genotype-/population-specific manner. An increase in the number of tandem repeat clusters in the genome causes an increase in the frequencies of their associations. The distal/terminal regions of homologous chromosomes are separated in nuclear space, and nonhomologous chromosomes are often involved in somatic recombination as seen by frequently formed interchromosomal chromatin bridges. In both microgametogenesis and somatogenesis, inter- and intrachromosomal associations are likely to lead to DNA breaks during chromosome disjunction in the anaphase stage. Uncondensed/improperly packed DNA fibers, mainly in heterochromatic regions, were revealed in both the meiotic and somatic prophases that might be a result of broken associations. Altogether, the data obtained showed that intraorganismal dynamics of repetitive DNA under the conditions of natural out-crossing and artificial intraspecific hybridization mirrors the structural plasticity of the Ae. speltoides genome, which is interlinked with genetic diversity through the species distribution area in contrasting ecogeographical environments in and around the Fertile Crescent.
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- Yulia Pollak
- The CSI Center for Scientific Imaging, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
- The Electron Microscopy Unit, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- The CSI Center for Scientific Imaging, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Tock AJ, Henderson IR. Hotspots for Initiation of Meiotic Recombination. Front Genet 2018; 9:521. [PMID: 30467513 PMCID: PMC6237102 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2018.00521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Homologous chromosomes must pair and recombine to ensure faithful chromosome segregation during meiosis, a specialized type of cell division that occurs in sexually reproducing eukaryotes. Meiotic recombination initiates by programmed induction of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) by the conserved type II topoisomerase-like enzyme SPO11. A subset of meiotic DSBs are resolved as crossovers, whereby reciprocal exchange of DNA occurs between homologous chromosomes. Importantly, DSBs are non-randomly distributed along eukaryotic chromosomes, forming preferentially in permissive regions known as hotspots. In many species, including plants, DSB hotspots are located within nucleosome-depleted regions. DSB localization is governed by interconnected factors, including cis-regulatory elements, transcription factor binding, and chromatin accessibility, as well as by higher-order chromosome architecture. The spatiotemporal control of DSB formation occurs within a specialized chromosomal structure characterized by sister chromatids organized into linear arrays of chromatin loops that are anchored to a proteinaceous axis. Although SPO11 and its partner proteins required for DSB formation are bound to the axis, DSBs occur preferentially within the chromatin loops, which supports the "tethered-loop/axis model" for meiotic recombination. In this mini review, we discuss insights gained from recent efforts to define and profile DSB hotspots at high resolution in eukaryotic genomes. These advances are deepening our understanding of how meiotic recombination shapes genetic diversity and genome evolution in diverse species.
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- Andrew J Tock
- Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Role of Cis, Trans, and Inbreeding Effects on Meiotic Recombination in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Genetics 2018; 210:1213-1226. [PMID: 30291109 DOI: 10.1534/genetics.118.301644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Meiotic recombination is a major driver of genome evolution by creating new genetic combinations. To probe the factors driving variability of meiotic recombination, we used a high-throughput method to measure recombination rates in hybrids between SK1 and a total of 26 Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains from different geographic origins and habitats. Fourteen intervals were monitored for each strain, covering chromosomes VI and XI entirely, and part of chromosome I. We found an average number of crossovers per chromosome ranging between 1.0 and 9.5 across strains ("domesticated" or not), which is higher than the average between 0.5 and 1.5 found in most organisms. In the different intervals analyzed, recombination showed up to ninefold variation across strains but global recombination landscapes along chromosomes varied less. We also built an incomplete diallel experiment to measure recombination rates in one region of chromosome XI in 10 different crosses involving five parental strains. Our overall results indicate that recombination rate is increasingly positively correlated with sequence similarity between homologs (i) in DNA double-strand-break-rich regions within intervals, (ii) in entire intervals, and (iii) at the whole genome scale. Therefore, these correlations cannot be explained by cis effects only. We also estimated that cis and trans effects explained 38 and 17%, respectively, of the variance of recombination rate. In addition, by using a quantitative genetics analysis, we identified an inbreeding effect that reduces recombination rate in homozygous genotypes, while other interaction effects (specific combining ability) or additive effects (general combining ability) are found to be weak. Finally, we measured significant crossover interference in some strains, and interference intensity was positively correlated with crossover number.
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Nandi B, Talluri S, Kumar S, Yenumula C, Gold JS, Prabhala R, Munshi NC, Shammas MA. The roles of homologous recombination and the immune system in the genomic evolution of cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 5. [PMID: 30873294 PMCID: PMC6411307 DOI: 10.15761/jts.1000282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A variety of factors, whether extracellular (mutagens/carcinogens and viruses in the environment, chronic inflammation and radiation associated with the environment and/or electronic devices/machines) and/or intracellular (oxidative metabolites of food, oxidative stress due to inflammation, acid production, replication stress, DNA replication/repair errors, and certain hormones, cytokines, growth factors), pose a constant threat to the genomic integrity of a living cell. However, in the normal cellular environment multiple biological pathways including DNA repair, cell cycle, apoptosis and the immune system work in a precise, regulated (tightly controlled), timely and concerted manner to ensure genomic integrity, stability and proper functioning of a cell. If damage to DNA takes place, it is efficiently and accurately repaired by the DNA repair systems. Homologous recombination (HR) which utilizes either a homologous chromosome (in G1 phase) or a sister chromatid (in G2) as a template to repair the damage, is known to be the most precise repair system. HR in G2 which utilizes a sister chromatid as a template is also called an error free repair system. If DNA damage in a cell is so extensive that it overwhelms the repair system/s, the cell is eliminated by apoptosis. Thus, multiple pathways ensure that genome of a cell is intact and stable. However, constant exposure to DNA damage and/or dysregulation of DNA repair mechanism/s poses a risk of mutation and cancer. Oncogenesis, which seems to be a multistep process, is associated with acquisition of a number of genomic changes that enable a normal cell to progress from benign to malignant transformation. Transformed/cancer cells are recognized and killed by the immune system. However, the ongoing acquisition of new genomic changes enables cancer cells to survive/escape immune attack, evolve into a more aggressive phenotype, and eventually develop resistance to therapy. Although DNA repair (especially the HR) and the immune system play unique roles in preserving genomic integrity of a cell, they can also contribute to DNA damage, genomic instability and oncogenesis. The purpose of this article is to highlight the roles of DNA repair (especially HR) and the immune system in genomic evolution, with special focus on gastrointestinal cancer.
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- B Nandi
- Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA.,Researh Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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- Harvard (Dana Farber) Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Researh Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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- Harvard (Dana Farber) Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA
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- Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA.,Researh Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA.,Surgery Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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- Harvard (Dana Farber) Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Researh Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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- Harvard (Dana Farber) Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA.,Researh Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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- Harvard (Dana Farber) Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Researh Services, VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA, USA
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Karányi Z, Halász L, Acquaviva L, Jónás D, Hetey S, Boros-Oláh B, Peng F, Chen D, Klein F, Géli V, Székvölgyi L. Nuclear dynamics of the Set1C subunit Spp1 prepares meiotic recombination sites for break formation. J Cell Biol 2018; 217:3398-3415. [PMID: 30037925 PMCID: PMC6168271 DOI: 10.1083/jcb.201712122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Spp1 is the H3K4me3 reader subunit of the Set1 complex (COMPASS/Set1C) that contributes to the mechanism by which meiotic DNA break sites are mechanistically selected. We previously proposed a model in which Spp1 interacts with H3K4me3 and the chromosome axis protein Mer2 that leads to DSB formation. Here we show that spatial interactions of Spp1 and Mer2 occur independently of Set1C. Spp1 exhibits dynamic chromatin binding features during meiosis, with many de novo appearing and disappearing binding sites. Spp1 chromatin binding dynamics depends on its PHD finger and Mer2-interacting domain and on modifiable histone residues (H3R2/K4). Remarkably, association of Spp1 with Mer2 axial sites reduces the effective turnover rate and diffusion coefficient of Spp1 upon chromatin binding, compared with other Set1C subunits. Our results indicate that "chromosomal turnover rate" is a major molecular determinant of Spp1 function in the framework of meiotic chromatin structure that prepares recombination initiation sites for break formation.
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- Zsolt Karányi
- MTA-DE Momentum Genome Architecture and Recombination Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- MTA-DE Momentum Genome Architecture and Recombination Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Marseille Cancer Research Center (CRCM), U1068 Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, UMR7258 Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Aix Marseille University, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France. Equipe labellisée Ligue
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- MTA-DE Momentum Genome Architecture and Recombination Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- MTA-DE Momentum Genome Architecture and Recombination Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- MTA-DE Momentum Genome Architecture and Recombination Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Max F. Perutz Laboratories, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Marseille Cancer Research Center (CRCM), U1068 Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, UMR7258 Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Aix Marseille University, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France. Equipe labellisée Ligue
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- MTA-DE Momentum Genome Architecture and Recombination Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Shams I, Raskina O. Intraspecific and intraorganismal copy number dynamics of retrotransposons and tandem repeat in Aegilops speltoides Tausch (Poaceae, Triticeae). PROTOPLASMA 2018; 255:1023-1038. [PMID: 29374788 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-018-1212-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Transposable elements (TE) and tandem repeats (TR) compose the largest fraction of the plant genome. The abundance and repatterning of repetitive DNA underlie intrapopulation polymorphisms and intraspecific diversification; however, the dynamics of repetitive elements in ontogenesis is not fully understood. Here, we addressed the genotype-specific and tissue-specific abundances and dynamics of the Ty1-copia, Ty3-gypsy, and LINE retrotransposons and species-specific Spelt1 tandem repeat in wild diploid goatgrass, Aegilops speltoides Tausch. Copy numbers of TEs and TR were estimated by real-time quantitative PCR in vegetative and generative tissues in original plants from contrasting allopatric populations and artificial intraspecific hybrids. The results showed that between leaves and somatic spike tissues as well as in progressive microsporogenesis of individual genotypes, the copy numbers of three TEs correlatively oscillated between 2- to 4-fold and the TR copy numbers fluctuated by 18- to 440-fold. Inter-individual and intraorganismal TEs and TR copy number dynamics demonstrate large-scale parallelism with extensive chromosomal rearrangements that were detected using fluorescent in situ hybridization in parental and hybrid genotypes. The data obtained indicate that tissue-specific differences in the abundance and pattern of repetitive sequences emerge during cell proliferation and differentiation in ontogenesis and reflect the reorganization of individual genomes in changing environments, especially in small peripheral population(s) under the influence of rapid climatic changes.
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- Imad Shams
- Institute of Evolution and Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, University of Haifa, Aba-Hushi Avenue 199, 3498838, Haifa, Mount Carmel, Israel
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- Institute of Evolution and Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, University of Haifa, Aba-Hushi Avenue 199, 3498838, Haifa, Mount Carmel, Israel.
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Stapley J, Feulner PGD, Johnston SE, Santure AW, Smadja CM. Variation in recombination frequency and distribution across eukaryotes: patterns and processes. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2018; 372:rstb.2016.0455. [PMID: 29109219 PMCID: PMC5698618 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2016.0455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 212] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Recombination, the exchange of DNA between maternal and paternal chromosomes during meiosis, is an essential feature of sexual reproduction in nearly all multicellular organisms. While the role of recombination in the evolution of sex has received theoretical and empirical attention, less is known about how recombination rate itself evolves and what influence this has on evolutionary processes within sexually reproducing organisms. Here, we explore the patterns of, and processes governing recombination in eukaryotes. We summarize patterns of variation, integrating current knowledge with an analysis of linkage map data in 353 organisms. We then discuss proximate and ultimate processes governing recombination rate variation and consider how these influence evolutionary processes. Genome-wide recombination rates (cM/Mb) can vary more than tenfold across eukaryotes, and there is large variation in the distribution of recombination events across closely related taxa, populations and individuals. We discuss how variation in rate and distribution relates to genome architecture, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, sex, environmental perturbations and variable selective pressures. There has been great progress in determining the molecular mechanisms governing recombination, and with the continued development of new modelling and empirical approaches, there is now also great opportunity to further our understanding of how and why recombination rate varies.This article is part of the themed issue 'Evolutionary causes and consequences of recombination rate variation in sexual organisms'.
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- Jessica Stapley
- Centre for Adaptation to a Changing Environment, IBZ, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution, Centre of Ecology, Evolution and Biogeochemistry, EAWAG Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, 6047 Kastanienbaum, Switzerland.,Division of Aquatic Ecology and Evolution, Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Evolutionary Biology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3JY, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution UMR 5554, CNRS, IRD, EPHE, Université de Montpellier, 3095 Montpellier cedex 05, France
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Meiosis halves diploid chromosome numbers to haploid levels that are essential for sexual reproduction in most eukaryotes. Meiotic recombination ensures the formation of bivalents between homologous chromosomes (homologs) and their subsequent proper segregation. It also results in genetic diversity among progeny that influences evolutionary responses to selection. Moreover, crop breeding depends upon the action of meiotic recombination to rearrange elite traits between parental chromosomes. An understanding of the molecular mechanisms that drive meiotic recombination is important for both fundamental research and practical applications. This review emphasizes advances made during the past 5 years, primarily in Arabidopsis and rice, by summarizing newly characterized genes and proteins and examining the regulatory mechanisms that modulate their action.
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- Yingxiang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Sciences and Ecological Engineering, Institute of Plant Biology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China;
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- Department of Biology and the Integrative Program for Biological and Genome Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3280, USA;
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3280, USA
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Interdependent and separable functions of Caenorhabditis elegans MRN-C complex members couple formation and repair of meiotic DSBs. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2018; 115:E4443-E4452. [PMID: 29686104 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1719029115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Faithful inheritance of genetic information through sexual reproduction relies on the formation of crossovers between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, which, in turn, relies on the formation and repair of numerous double-strand breaks (DSBs). As DSBs pose a potential threat to the genome, mechanisms that ensure timely and error-free DSB repair are crucial for successful meiosis. Here, we identify NBS-1, the Caenorhabditis elegans ortholog of the NBS1 (mutated in Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome) subunit of the conserved MRE11-RAD50-NBS1/Xrs2 (MRN) complex, as a key mediator of DSB repair via homologous recombination (HR) during meiosis. Loss of nbs-1 leads to severely reduced loading of recombinase RAD-51, ssDNA binding protein RPA, and pro-crossover factor COSA-1 during meiotic prophase progression; aggregated and fragmented chromosomes at the end of meiotic prophase; and 100% progeny lethality. These phenotypes reflect a role for NBS-1 in processing of meiotic DSBs for HR that is shared with its interacting partners MRE-11-RAD-50 and COM-1 (ortholog of Com1/Sae2/CtIP). Unexpectedly, in contrast to MRE-11 and RAD-50, NBS-1 is not required for meiotic DSB formation. Meiotic defects of the nbs-1 mutant are partially suppressed by abrogation of the nonhomologous end-joining (NHEJ) pathway, indicating a role for NBS-1 in antagonizing NHEJ during meiosis. Our data further reveal that NBS-1 and COM-1 play distinct roles in promoting HR and antagonizing NHEJ. We propose a model in which different components of the MRN-C complex work together to couple meiotic DSB formation with efficient and timely engagement of HR, thereby ensuring crossover formation and restoration of genome integrity before the meiotic divisions.
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Yamada S, Kugou K, Ding DQ, Fujita Y, Hiraoka Y, Murakami H, Ohta K, Yamada T. The conserved histone variant H2A.Z illuminates meiotic recombination initiation. Curr Genet 2018; 64:1015-1019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00294-018-0825-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Adam C, Guérois R, Citarella A, Verardi L, Adolphe F, Béneut C, Sommermeyer V, Ramus C, Govin J, Couté Y, Borde V. The PHD finger protein Spp1 has distinct functions in the Set1 and the meiotic DSB formation complexes. PLoS Genet 2018; 14:e1007223. [PMID: 29444071 PMCID: PMC5828529 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1007223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Histone H3K4 methylation is a feature of meiotic recombination hotspots shared by many organisms including plants and mammals. Meiotic recombination is initiated by programmed double-strand break (DSB) formation that in budding yeast takes place in gene promoters and is promoted by histone H3K4 di/trimethylation. This histone modification is recognized by Spp1, a PHD finger containing protein that belongs to the conserved histone H3K4 methyltransferase Set1 complex. During meiosis, Spp1 binds H3K4me3 and interacts with a DSB protein, Mer2, to promote DSB formation close to gene promoters. How Set1 complex- and Mer2- related functions of Spp1 are connected is not clear. Here, combining genome-wide localization analyses, biochemical approaches and the use of separation of function mutants, we show that Spp1 is present within two distinct complexes in meiotic cells, the Set1 and the Mer2 complexes. Disrupting the Spp1-Set1 interaction mildly decreases H3K4me3 levels and does not affect meiotic recombination initiation. Conversely, the Spp1-Mer2 interaction is required for normal meiotic recombination initiation, but dispensable for Set1 complex-mediated histone H3K4 methylation. Finally, we provide evidence that Spp1 preserves normal H3K4me3 levels independently of the Set1 complex. We propose a model where Spp1 works in three ways to promote recombination initiation: first by depositing histone H3K4 methylation (Set1 complex), next by “reading” and protecting histone H3K4 methylation, and finally by making the link with the chromosome axis (Mer2-Spp1 complex). This work deciphers the precise roles of Spp1 in meiotic recombination and opens perspectives to study its functions in other organisms where H3K4me3 is also present at recombination hotspots. Meiotic recombination is a conserved pathway of sexual reproduction that is required to faithfully segregate homologous chromosomes and produce viable gametes. Recombination events between homologous chromosomes are triggered by the programmed formation of DNA breaks, which occur preferentially at places called hotspots. In many organisms, these hotspots are located close to a particular chromatin modification, the methylation of lysine 4 of histone H3 (H3K4me3). It was previously shown in the budding yeast model that one protein, Spp1, plays an important function in this process. We further explored the functional link between Spp1 and its interacting partners, and show that Spp1 shows genetically separable functions, by depositing the H3K4me3 mark on the chromatin, “reading” and protecting it, and linking it to the recombination proteins. We provide evidence that Spp1 is in distinct complexes to perform these functions. This work opens perspectives for understanding the process in other eukaryotes such as mammals, where most of the proteins involved are conserved.
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- Céline Adam
- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), CEA, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM, BIG-BGE, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM, BIG-BGE, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM, BIG-BGE, Grenoble, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR3244, Paris, France
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France
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Sarno R, Vicq Y, Uematsu N, Luka M, Lapierre C, Carroll D, Bastianelli G, Serero A, Nicolas A. Programming sites of meiotic crossovers using Spo11 fusion proteins. Nucleic Acids Res 2017; 45:e164. [PMID: 28977556 PMCID: PMC5737382 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkx739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Meiotic recombination shapes the genetic diversity transmitted upon sexual reproduction. However, its non-random distribution along the chromosomes constrains the landscape of potential genetic combinations. For a variety of purposes, it is desirable to expand the natural repertoire by changing the distribution of crossovers in a wide range of eukaryotes. Toward this end, we report the local stimulation of meiotic recombination at a number of chromosomal sites by tethering the natural Spo11 protein to various DNA-binding modules: full-length DNA binding proteins, zinc fingers (ZFs), transcription activator-like effector (TALE) modules, and the CRISPR-Cas9 system. In the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, each strategy is able to stimulate crossover frequencies in naturally recombination-cold regions. The binding and cleavage efficiency of the targeting Spo11 fusions (TSF) are variable, being dependent on the chromosomal regions and potential competition with endogenous factors. TSF-mediated genome interrogation distinguishes naturally recombination-cold regions that are flexible and can be warmed-up (gene promoters and coding sequences), from those that remain refractory (gene terminators and centromeres). These results describe new generic experimental strategies to increase the genetic diversity of gametes, which should prove useful in plant breeding and other applications.
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- Roberta Sarno
- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5650, USA
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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- Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS UMR3244, Recombination and Genetic Instability, Paris F-75005, France.,Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, CNRS UMR3244, Paris F-75005, France
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Tessé S, Bourbon HM, Debuchy R, Budin K, Dubois E, Liangran Z, Antoine R, Piolot T, Kleckner N, Zickler D, Espagne E. Asy2/Mer2: an evolutionarily conserved mediator of meiotic recombination, pairing, and global chromosome compaction. Genes Dev 2017; 31:1880-1893. [PMID: 29021238 PMCID: PMC5695089 DOI: 10.1101/gad.304543.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Meiosis is the cellular program by which a diploid cell gives rise to haploid gametes for sexual reproduction. Meiotic progression depends on tight physical and functional coupling of recombination steps at the DNA level with specific organizational features of meiotic-prophase chromosomes. The present study reveals that every step of this coupling is mediated by a single molecule: Asy2/Mer2. We show that Mer2, identified so far only in budding and fission yeasts, is in fact evolutionarily conserved from fungi (Mer2/Rec15/Asy2/Bad42) to plants (PRD3/PAIR1) and mammals (IHO1). In yeasts, Mer2 mediates assembly of recombination-initiation complexes and double-strand breaks (DSBs). This role is conserved in the fungus Sordaria However, functional analysis of 13 mer2 mutants and successive localization of Mer2 to axis, synaptonemal complex (SC), and chromatin revealed, in addition, three further important functions. First, after DSB formation, Mer2 is required for pairing by mediating homolog spatial juxtaposition, with implications for crossover (CO) patterning/interference. Second, Mer2 participates in the transfer/maintenance and release of recombination complexes to/from the SC central region. Third, after completion of recombination, potentially dependent on SUMOylation, Mer2 mediates global chromosome compaction and post-recombination chiasma development. Thus, beyond its role as a recombinosome-axis/SC linker molecule, Mer2 has important functions in relation to basic chromosome structure.
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- Sophie Tessé
- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Centre de Biologie du Développement (CBD), Centre de Biologie Intégrative (CBI) Université de Toulouse, CNRS, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, School of Life Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- UMR 3215, U934, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Institut Curie, 75005 Paris, France
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat Energie Atomique (CEA), Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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