Local nucleolar surveillance mechanisms maintain rDNA stability
Ruofei Liu, Jiachen Xuan, Junqi Pan, Shalini Sundramurthi Chelliah, Rhynelle Dmello, Karla J. Cowley, Shannon Mendez, Yangyi Zhang, Kezia Gitareja, Matthew Wakefield, Andrew J. Deans, Clare L. Scott, Keefe T. Chan, Kaylene J. Simpson, Jian Kang, Elaine Sanij
This study identifies localized nucleolar surveillance mechanisms that respond to rDNA damage by activating the nucleolar DNA damage response (nDDR) through R-loop formation and RAD54L protection.
bioRxiv · Jan 20, 2025 · PreprintMolecular Biology