DNA repair machines are at the center of what leads to cancer-causing mutations, what prevents cancer, what interferes with cancer treatment, and what is the Achilles heel for cancer-targeted treatment. For NCI, SBDR coordinates leaders in DNA repair (DR) to work together synergistically to provide a comprehensive, mechanistic understanding of DR processes. SBDR removes bottlenecks within individual laboratories and promotes the concerted efforts of multidisciplinary researchers with expertise in different facets of DR. The SBDR Projects and Cores together enable a comprehensive cross-pathway knowledge of dynamic multi- functional DR machines ? an understanding that can only be achieved through multi-disciplinary approaches and concerted efforts by multiple groups. The goals of SBDR are 1) to develop structure-based, mechanistic foundation for an actionable understanding of dynamic, multi-functional DR molecular complexes suitable for cancer biology, prognosis, and predispositions, and 2) to enable an integrated quantitative and mechanistic knowledge of DR machines, pathways, and intersections with replication and apoptosis sufficient to aid prediction and intervention for cancer biology by bridging the gaps from mutant sequences to system level correlation. By integrating analyses of major DR and damage response pathways with replication, SBDR will provide detailed and comprehensive information on the maintenance of genetic integrity spanning from specific proteins and complexes to pathways, networks, and signaling. We will apply knowledge-based, determination and integration of structural, biochemical, and biological data on DR protein interactions, modifications, and complexes acting in the five Projects. Our multifaceted structure-based strategy is needed both to dissect multiple activities of multi-functional complexes, such as Mre11-Rad50-Nbs1, and to define how proteins act in multiple pathways. In concert, SBDR Projects and Cores will accomplish four Program Aims: 1) Determine definitive and biologically validated structures of DR complexes, interfaces, & conformations; 2) Dissect the multi-functionality of DR machineries tested by structurally-based examination of separation-of-function mutations and chemical inhibitors; 3) Define crosstalk for DR pathway interactions and delineate and test how DR pathway choice is made; and 4) Discover synthetic lethalities brought about by either mutations or chemical agents that target a specific DR activity that is lethal only in the context of another DR defect to identify and test specific ways to intervene and control biological outcomes to DNA damage for cancer interventions. SBDR will inform cancer biology by providing a comprehensive mechanistic knowledge of how cells respond to DNA damage and how multi-functional DR proteins act in the context of other DNA processes. SBDR will advance understanding of how DR mutations may differentially impact cancer susceptibility and patient risk. SBDR will aid research employing Cancer Genome Atlas mutations and system level correlations as well as consequent therapeutic strategies by providing mechanistic and predictive insights.

Public Health Relevance

DNA repair is an essential component to understanding and treating cancer. Mutations in DNA repair lead to the initiation of cancer, DNA repair can work antagonistically against cancer treatments that damage DNA, and importantly, known mutations of DNA repair in specific cancer cells can provide an opportunity to develop effective treatment. SBDR brings together the top laboratories in DNA repair through multi-disciplinary collaborations to define the complex and dynamic network of DNA repair machines. The goal is to develop an actionable, quantitative and mechanistic knowledge of DNA repair machines, pathways and intersections with other DNA processes to aid prediction and intervention for cancer biology.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
2P01CA092584-16
Application #
9151304
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1-RPRB-O (M1))
Program Officer
Pelroy, Richard
Project Start
2001-09-27
Project End
2021-08-31
Budget Start
2016-09-13
Budget End
2017-08-31
Support Year
16
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
$2,896,480
Indirect Cost
$756,113
Name
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Department
Type
DUNS #
078576738
City
Berkeley
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94720
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