Dynamic Assembly and Disassembly of the Human DNA Polymerase δ Holoenzyme on the Genome In Vivo

William C. Drosopoulos, David A. Vierra, Charles A. Kenworthy, Robert A. Coleman, Carl L. Schildkraut

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Abstract

Human DNA polymerase delta (Pol δ) forms a holoenzyme complex with the DNA sliding clamp proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) to perform its essential roles in genome replication. Here, we utilize live-cell single-molecule tracking to monitor Pol δ holoenzyme interaction with the genome in real time. We find holoenzyme assembly and disassembly in vivo are highly dynamic and ordered. PCNA generally loads onto the genome before Pol δ. Once assembled, the holoenzyme has a relatively short lifetime on the genome, implying multiple Pol δ binding events may be needed to synthesize an Okazaki fragment. During disassembly, Pol δ dissociation generally precedes PCNA unloading. We also find that Pol δ p125, the catalytic subunit of the holoenzyme, is maintained at a constant cellular level, indicating an active mechanism for control of Pol δ levels in vivo. Collectively, our studies reveal that Pol δ holoenzyme assembly and disassembly follow a predominant pathway in vivo; however, alternate pathways are observed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1329-1341.e5
JournalCell Reports
Volume30
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 4 2020

Keywords

  • DNA polymerase delta holoenzyme
  • PCNA
  • live cell single molecule tracking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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