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ArticleNucleic acids research2026

Ubiquitin-dependent degradation of p27Kip1 and p21Waf1/Cip1 by AMBRA1 ensures G1 and S phase progression and limits replication stress.

Giacomo Milletti, Giulia Cadeddu, Alba Adelantado-Rubio, Caterina Ferraina, Kristina Keuper, Sebastian Howen Nesgaard Munk, Cristiano De Stefanis, Denise Quacquarini, Sabrina Rossi, Angela Mastronuzzi and 7 more

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Giacomo MillettiDNA Replication and Cancer Group, Danish Cancer Institute, 2100Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0003-2391-342X
Giulia CadedduFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168Rome, Italy.
Alba Adelantado-RubioDNA Replication and Cancer Group, Danish Cancer Institute, 2100Copenhagen, Denmark.
Caterina FerrainaDipartimento di Scienze biotecnologiche di base, cliniche intensivologiche e perioperatorie, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168Rome, Italy.
Kristina KeuperDNA Replication and Cancer Group, Danish Cancer Institute, 2100Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sebastian Howen Nesgaard MunkDNA Replication and Cancer Group, Danish Cancer Institute, 2100Copenhagen, Denmark.
Cristiano De StefanisResearch Facilities, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165Rome, Italy.
Denise QuacquariniPathology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165Rome, Italy.
Sabrina RossiPathology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165Rome, Italy.
Angela MastronuzziHematology/Oncology, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapies and Hemopoietic Transplant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4408-2373
Franco LocatelliHematology/Oncology, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapies and Hemopoietic Transplant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7976-3654
Paolo GrumatiTelethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, 80078Naples, Italy.
Valentina CianfanelliDepartment of Science, University "ROMA TRE", 00146 Rome, Italy.
Francesca NazioDepartment of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy.
Jiri BartekGenome Integrity Group, Danish Cancer Institute, 2100Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0003-2013-7525
Apolinar Maya-MendozaDNA Replication and Cancer Group, Danish Cancer Institute, 2100Copenhagen, Denmark.
Francesco CecconiDipartimento di Scienze biotecnologiche di base, cliniche intensivologiche e perioperatorie, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5614-4359

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Abstract

The cell cycle orchestrates the events that lead to cell replication and division. AMBRA1 interacts with the E3 ubiquitin ligase CRL4DDB1 complex to regulate the stability of D-type cyclins, key regulators of the G1-S phase transition. However, whether AMBRA1 has a role in the S phase remains to be elucidated. Here, we show that AMBRA1 affects the turnover of p21Waf1/Cip1 and p27Kip1 by coupling the CRL4DDB1 complex to these proteins. In the absence of AMBRA1, the increased stability of p21Waf1/Cip1, rather than p27Kip1, resulted in the accumulation of replication stress. Mechanistically, the excess of p21Waf1/Cip1 during the S phase resulted in more PCNA-bound p21Waf1/Cip1, negatively affecting the binding of FEN1 to PCNA, which left under-replicated DNA. Consequently, AMBRA1-depleted cells are sensitive to FEN1 inhibition. Aberrantly low levels of AMBRA1 occurring in Sonic Hedgehog-type medulloblastomas correlate with high levels of p21Waf1/Cip1 and a worse prognosis. Finally, AMBRA1 and p21 levels may serve as biomarkers for patient stratification and treatment in medulloblastoma.

Indexed as

Adaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p27DNA ReplicationG1 PhaseS PhaseUbiquitinFlap EndonucleasesHumansProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenProteolysisUbiquitin-Protein LigasesAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAMBRA1 protein, humanCDKN1A protein, humanCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p27Flap EndonucleasesProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenUbiquitinUbiquitin-Protein Ligases

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PMID42339621
PMCPMC13291606

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