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Deoxycytidine Kinase Augments ATM-Mediated DNA Repair and Contributes to Radiation Resistance

7th August 2014 in /by

Abstract: Efficient and adequate generation of deoxyribonucleotides is critical to successful DNA repair. We show that ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) integrates the DNA damage response with DNA metabolism by regulating the salvage of deoxyribonucleosides. Specifically, ATM phosphorylates and activates deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) at serine 74 in response to ionizing radiation (IR). Activation of dCK shifts […]

Nucleoside salvage pathway kinases regulate hematopoiesis by linking nucleotide metabolism with replication stress

19th November 2012 in /by

Abstract: Nucleotide deficiency causes replication stress (RS) and DNA damage in dividing cells. How nucleotide metabolism is regulated in vivo to prevent these deleterious effects remains unknown. In this study, we investigate a functional link between nucleotide deficiency, RS, and the nucleoside salvage pathway (NSP) enzymes deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) and thymidine kinase (TK1). We show […]

Novel Positron Emission Tomography Probes Specific for Deoxycytidine Kinase

22nd June 2011 in /by

Abstract: Deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) is a rate-limiting enzyme in the deoxyribonucleoside salvage pathway and a critical determinant of therapeutic activity for several nucleoside analog pro-drugs. We have previously reported the development of 18F-FAC, (1-(2′-deoxy-2′-18F-fluoro-β-D-arabinofuranosyl) cytosine), a new probe for PET imaging of dCK activity in immune disorders and certain cancers. The objective of the current […]

Requirement for deoxycytidine kinase in T and B lymphocyte development

31st December 2009 in /by

Abstract: Deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) is a rate-limiting enzyme in deoxyribonucleoside salvage, a metabolic pathway that recycles products of DNA degradation. dCK phosphorylates and therefore activates nucleoside analog prodrugs frequently used in cancer, autoimmunity, and viral infections. In contrast to its well established therapeutic relevance, the biological function of dCK remains enigmatic. Highest levels of dCK […]

Molecular imaging of lymphoid organs and immune activation using positron emission tomography with a new 18F-labeled 2′-deoxycytidine analog

3rd August 2009 in /by

Abstract: Monitoring immune function using molecular imaging could significantly impact the diagnosis and treatment evaluation of immunological disorders and therapeutic immune responses. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a molecular imaging modality with applications in cancer and other diseases. PET studies of immune function have been limited by a lack of specialized probes. We identified [18F]FAC […]