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    Cell. 1992 May 1;69(3):495-503.

    Mutations in the DNA ligase I gene of an individual with immunodeficiencies and cellular hypersensitivity to DNA-damaging agents.

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    Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Clare Hall Laboratories, South Mimms, Hertfordshire, England.

    Abstract

    Two missense mutations occurring in different alleles of the DNA ligase I gene, encoding the major DNA ligase in proliferating mammalian cells, were detected in a human fibroblast strain (46BR). These cells exhibit retarded joining of Okazaki fragments during DNA replication and hypersensitivity to a variety of DNA-damaging agents. 46BR was derived from a patient who displayed symptoms of immunodeficiency, stunted growth, and sun sensitivity. A strongly reduced ability of DNA ligase I to form a labeled enzyme-adenylate intermediate correlated with the genetic defect in 46BR cells. The data indicate that human DNA ligase I is required for joining of Okazaki fragments during lagging-strand DNA synthesis and the completion of DNA excision repair.

    PMID:
    1581963
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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