ATR: an essential regulator of genome integrity

作者:Cimprich Karlene A*; Cortez David
来源:Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 2008, 9(8): 616-627.
DOI:10.1038/nrm2450

摘要

Genome maintenance is a constant concern for cells, and a coordinated response to DNA damage is required to maintain cellular viability and prevent disease. The ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) and ATM and RAD3-related (ATR) protein kinases act as master regulators of the DNA-damage response by signalling to control cell-cycle transitions, DNA replication, DNA repair and apoptosis. Recent studies have provided new insights into the mechanisms that control ATR activation, have helped to explain the overlapping but non-redundant activities of ATR and ATM in DNA-damage signalling, and have clarified the crucial functions of ATR in maintaining genome integrity.

  • 出版日期2008-8