5-Formylcytosine Yields DNA-Protein Cross-Links in Nucleosome Core Particles

Fengchao Li, Yingqian Zhang, Jing Bai, Marc M. Greenberg, Zhen Xi, Chuanzheng Zhou

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Abstract

In situ generation of 5-formylcytosine (5fC) in nucleosome core particles (NCPs) reveals that 5fC leads to essential DNA-protein cross-links (DPCs). Mechanistic studies using chemical models and mutated histones demonstrate that DPCs form reversibly between the formyl function of 5fC and primary amines on histones. These results suggest that DPC formation from 5fC in chromatin occurs in addition to its role in DNA demethylation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10617-10620
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume139
Issue number31
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 9 2017
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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