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The DNA helicase BRIP1 is defective in Fanconi anemia complementation group J.

Authors :
Levitus M
Waisfisz Q
Godthelp BC
de Vries Y
Hussain S
Wiegant WW
Elghalbzouri-Maghrani E
Steltenpool J
Rooimans MA
Pals G
Arwert F
Mathew CG
Zdzienicka MZ
Hiom K
De Winter JP
Joenje H
Source :
Nature genetics [Nat Genet] 2005 Sep; Vol. 37 (9), pp. 934-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2005 Aug 21.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The protein predicted to be defective in individuals with Fanconi anemia complementation group J (FA-J), FANCJ, is a missing component in the Fanconi anemia pathway of genome maintenance. Here we identify pathogenic mutations in eight individuals with FA-J in the gene encoding the DEAH-box DNA helicase BRIP1, also called FANCJ. This finding is compelling evidence that the Fanconi anemia pathway functions through a direct physical interaction with DNA.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1061-4036
Volume :
37
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nature genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16116423
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ng1625