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Structure of the human MLH1 N-terminus: implications for predisposition to Lynch syndrome

Journal Article · · Acta crystallographica. Section F, Structural biology communications
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  1. University of Toronto, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7 (Canada)
The crystal structure of the human MLH1 N-terminus is reported at 2.30 Å resolution. The overall structure is described along with an analysis of two clinically important mutations. Mismatch repair prevents the accumulation of erroneous insertions/deletions and non-Watson–Crick base pairs in the genome. Pathogenic mutations in the MLH1 gene are associated with a predisposition to Lynch and Turcot’s syndromes. Although genetic testing for these mutations is available, robust classification of variants requires strong clinical and functional support. Here, the first structure of the N-terminus of human MLH1, determined by X-ray crystallography, is described. The structure shares a high degree of similarity with previously determined prokaryotic MLH1 homologs; however, this structure affords a more accurate platform for the classification of MLH1 variants.
OSTI ID:
22389087
Journal Information:
Acta crystallographica. Section F, Structural biology communications, Journal Name: Acta crystallographica. Section F, Structural biology communications Journal Issue: Pt 8 Vol. 71; ISSN ACSFEN; ISSN 2053-230X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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