Target type: molecularfunction
A molecule that recognises toxic DNA structures, for example, double-strand breaks or collapsed replication forks, and initiates a signaling response. [PMID:31995034]
DNA damage sensor activity refers to the ability of a protein or complex to detect and bind to damaged DNA, initiating a cellular response to repair the damage. These sensors play a crucial role in maintaining genomic integrity and preventing mutations. They recognize various types of DNA damage, including double-strand breaks, single-strand breaks, base modifications, and cross-links. Upon binding to damaged DNA, they trigger downstream signaling pathways, leading to the recruitment of repair proteins and the activation of cell cycle checkpoints. This process ensures that damaged DNA is repaired before replication, preventing the propagation of mutations and the development of cancer. DNA damage sensors are diverse in their molecular mechanisms, with some utilizing specific domains to recognize particular types of damage. For example, the MRN complex (MRE11, RAD50, NBS1) recognizes double-strand breaks, while the ATM kinase is activated by single-strand breaks. These sensors act as sentinels of the genome, safeguarding its integrity by initiating repair processes and halting cell cycle progression until the damage is repaired.'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase UHRF1 | An E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase UHRF1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q96T88] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-6 | An NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q8N6T7] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| niacinamide | nicotinamide : A pyridinecarboxamide that is pyridine in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by a carboxamide group. | pyridine alkaloid; pyridinecarboxamide; vitamin B3 | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; cofactor; EC 2.4.2.30 (NAD(+) ADP-ribosyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; human urinary metabolite; metabolite; mouse metabolite; neuroprotective agent; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite; Sir2 inhibitor |
| pyrazinamide | pyrazinecarboxamide : A monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of pyrazinoic acid (pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid) with ammonia. A prodrug for pyrazinoic acid, pyrazinecarboxamide is used as part of multidrug regimens for the treatment of tuberculosis. | monocarboxylic acid amide; N-acylammonia; pyrazines | antitubercular agent; prodrug |
| pyrazinoic acid | pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid : The parent compound of the class of pyrazinecarboxylic acids, that is pyrazine bearing a single carboxy substituent. The active metabolite of the antitubercular drug pyrazinamide. pyrazinoic acid: active metabolite of pyrazinamide; structure | pyrazinecarboxylic acid | antitubercular agent; drug metabolite |
| 1-(4-nitrophenyl)piperazine | 1-(4-nitrophenyl)piperazine: structure in first source | ||
| rubimaillin | rubimaillin : A benzochromene that is 2H-benzo[h]chromene which is substituted by two methyl groups at position 2, a methoxycarbonyl group at position 5, and a hydroxy group at position 6. Found in the Chinese medical plant Rubia cordifola, It has an anti-cancer effect by inhibition of TNF-alpha-induced NF-kappaB activation. It is also a dual inhibitor of acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 1 and 2 (ACAT1 and ACAT2), but is more selective for the ACAT2 isozyme. rubimaillin: structure given in first source | benzochromene; methyl ester; phenols | acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase 2 inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; neuroprotective agent; NF-kappaB inhibitor; plant metabolite |
| 5-chloropyrazinamide | |||
| trichostatin a | trichostatin A: chelates zinc ion in the active site of histone deacetylases, resulting in preventing histone unpacking so DNA is less available for transcription; do not confuse with TRICHOSANTHIN which is a protein; found in STREPTOMYCES | antibiotic antifungal agent; hydroxamic acid; trichostatin | bacterial metabolite; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; geroprotector |
| (3R,5S)-fluvastatin | (3R,5S)-fluvastatin : A (6E)-7-[3-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid diastereoisomer in which the stereocentres beta- and delta- to the carboxy group have R and S configuration, respectively. The drug fluvastatin is an equimolar mixture of this compound and its enantiomer. | (6E)-7-[3-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid; statin (synthetic) | |
| ly2784544 | pyridazines | ||
| (5-bromo-3-pyridinyl)-[4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-piperidinyl]methanone | aromatic carboxylic acid; pyridinemonocarboxylic acid | ||
| entecavir | benzamides; N-acylpiperidine |