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      Linking PCNA-dependent replication and ATR by human Claspin.

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          Recent studies in Xenopus have identified a new checkpoint protein called Claspin that is believed to transduce the checkpoint DNA damage signals to Chk1 kinase. Here we show that the human Claspin homolog is a chromatin bound protein either in the absence or in the presence of damaged DNA, independent of its association with ATR. Furthermore, we show that human Claspin is found in complex with PCNA, an essential component of the DNA replication machinery, and is released upon DNA replication arrest. Interfering with PCNA function by overexpression of p21 mutant, impaired in its interaction with Cdks but not with PCNA, leads to ATR-dependent Chk1 activation. These findings suggest that the dissociation of Claspin-PCNA could be part of the signal leading to Chk1 activation.

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          Journal
          Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.
          Biochemical and biophysical research communications
          Elsevier BV
          0006-291X
          0006-291X
          Mar 23 2007
          : 354
          : 4
          Affiliations
          [1 ] INSERM EMI 0229 Génotypes et Phénotypes Tumoraux CRLC Val d'Aurelle, 34298 Montpellier, Cedex 5, France. jmbrondello@valdorel.fnclcc.fr
          Article
          S0006-291X(07)00145-3
          10.1016/j.bbrc.2007.01.091
          17274954
          4b93e7fb-78c2-4910-b90b-1529ff6861e2
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