Structures of DNA-bound human ligase IV catalytic core reveal insights into substrate binding and catalysis

Andrea M. Kaminski, Percy P. Tumbale, Matthew J. Schellenberg, R. Scott Williams, Jason G. Williams, Thomas A. Kunkel, Lars C. Pedersen () and Katarzyna Bebenek
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Andrea M. Kaminski: National Institutes of Health
Percy P. Tumbale: National Institutes of Health
Matthew J. Schellenberg: National Institutes of Health
R. Scott Williams: National Institutes of Health
Jason G. Williams: National Institutes of Health
Thomas A. Kunkel: National Institutes of Health
Lars C. Pedersen: National Institutes of Health
Katarzyna Bebenek: National Institutes of Health

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: Abstract DNA ligase IV (LigIV) performs the final DNA nick-sealing step of classical nonhomologous end-joining, which is critical for immunoglobulin gene maturation and efficient repair of genotoxic DNA double-strand breaks. Hypomorphic LigIV mutations cause extreme radiation sensitivity and immunodeficiency in humans. To better understand the unique features of LigIV function, here we report the crystal structure of the catalytic core of human LigIV in complex with a nicked nucleic acid substrate in two distinct states—an open lysyl-AMP intermediate, and a closed DNA–adenylate form. Results from structural and mutagenesis experiments unveil a dynamic LigIV DNA encirclement mechanism characterized by extensive interdomain interactions and active site phosphoanhydride coordination, all of which are required for efficient DNA nick sealing. These studies provide a scaffold for defining impacts of LigIV catalytic core mutations and deficiencies in human LIG4 syndrome.

Date: 2018
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