Identification of a conserved α-helical domain at the N terminus of human DNA methyltransferase 1

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In vertebrates, DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) contributes to preserving DNA methylation patterns, ensuring the stability and heritability of epigenetic marks important for gene expression regulation and the maintenance of cellular identity. Previous structural studies have elucidated the catalytic mechanism of DNMT1 and its specific recognition of hemimethylated DNA. Here, using solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering, we demonstrate that the N-terminal region of human DNMT1, while flexible, encompasses a conserved globular domain with a novel α-helical bundle-like fold. This work expands our understanding of the structure and dynamics of DNMT1 and provides a structural framework for future functional studies in relation with this new domain.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:300

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The Journal of biological chemistry - 300(2024), 3 vom: 03. März, Seite 105775

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hu, Qi [VerfasserIn]
Botuyan, Maria Victoria [VerfasserIn]
Mer, Georges [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9007-49-2
DNA
DNA (Cytosine-5-)-Methyltransferase 1
DNA methylation
DNMT1
EC 2.1.1.37
Epigenetics
Journal Article
NMR spectroscopy
New protein domain fold
Small-angle X-ray scattering

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Date Completed 03.04.2024

Date Revised 04.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jbc.2024.105775

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368726878