Abstract
Single-stranded DNA binding proteins (SSBs) regulate multiple DNA transactions, including replication, transcription, and repair. We recently identified SSB1 as a novel protein critical for the initiation of ATM signaling and DNA double-strand break repair by homologous recombination. Here we report that germline Ssb1(-/-) embryos die at birth from respiratory failure due to severe rib cage malformation and impaired alveolar development, coupled with additional skeletal defects. Unexpectedly, Ssb1(-/-) fibroblasts did not exhibit defects in Atm signaling or γ-H2ax focus kinetics in response to ionizing radiation (IR), and B-cell specific deletion of Ssb1 did not affect class-switch recombination in vitro. However, conditional deletion of Ssb1 in adult mice led to increased cancer susceptibility with broad tumour spectrum, impaired male fertility with testicular degeneration, and increased radiosensitivity and IR-induced chromosome breaks in vivo. Collectively, these results demonstrate essential roles of Ssb1 in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and genome stability in vivo.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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B-Lymphocytes / metabolism
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Carrier Proteins* / genetics
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Carrier Proteins* / metabolism
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Chromosome Breakage / radiation effects
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DNA Breaks, Double-Stranded / radiation effects*
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DNA Repair* / genetics
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DNA Repair* / radiation effects
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Fibroblasts / cytology
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Fibroblasts / metabolism
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Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
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Genomic Instability / genetics
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Histones / genetics
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Histones / metabolism
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Homologous Recombination / genetics
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Humans
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Infertility, Male / genetics
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Male
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Mice
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Nuclear Proteins* / genetics
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Nuclear Proteins* / metabolism
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Radiation Tolerance / genetics
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Radiation, Ionizing
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Signal Transduction / genetics
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Spermatogenesis
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Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Proteins* / deficiency
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Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Proteins* / genetics
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Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Proteins* / metabolism
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Transcription Factors
Substances
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ATMIN protein, mouse
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Carrier Proteins
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Histones
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Nuclear Proteins
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SSB-1 protein, mouse
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Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Proteins
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Transcription Factors
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gamma-H2AX protein, mouse