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Herpes simplex virus 1 single-strand DNA-binding protein (ICP8) will promote homologous pairing and strand transfer. 1993

C Bortner, and T R Hernandez, and I R Lehman, and J Griffith
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7295.

The herpes simplex virus type 1 encoded ICP8 protein binds single-stranded (ss) DNA and is required for DNA replication in vitro. We have used electron microscopy to examine the ability of ICP8 to promote homologous pairing and strand transfer reactions. Visualization of M13 ssDNA-ICP8 complexes showed that they preferentially bound and enveloped homologous double-stranded (ds) DNA fragments; their deproteinization released ssDNA circles containing dsDNA segments, and an equal number of linear single strands. Optimal transfer required Mg2+ but not nucleoside triphosphates, and showed a fourfold preference for dsDNA fragments with a few bases recessed ends. Gel electrophoretic analysis confirmed the strand transfer activity of ICP8.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008274 Magnesium A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
D011995 Recombination, Genetic Production of new arrangements of DNA by various mechanisms such as assortment and segregation, CROSSING OVER; GENE CONVERSION; GENETIC TRANSFORMATION; GENETIC CONJUGATION; GENETIC TRANSDUCTION; or mixed infection of viruses. Genetic Recombination,Recombination,Genetic Recombinations,Recombinations,Recombinations, Genetic
D004268 DNA-Binding Proteins Proteins which bind to DNA. The family includes proteins which bind to both double- and single-stranded DNA and also includes specific DNA binding proteins in serum which can be used as markers for malignant diseases. DNA Helix Destabilizing Proteins,DNA-Binding Protein,Single-Stranded DNA Binding Proteins,DNA Binding Protein,DNA Single-Stranded Binding Protein,SS DNA BP,Single-Stranded DNA-Binding Protein,Binding Protein, DNA,DNA Binding Proteins,DNA Single Stranded Binding Protein,DNA-Binding Protein, Single-Stranded,Protein, DNA-Binding,Single Stranded DNA Binding Protein,Single Stranded DNA Binding Proteins
D004270 DNA, Circular Any of the covalently closed DNA molecules found in bacteria, many viruses, mitochondria, plastids, and plasmids. Small, polydisperse circular DNA's have also been observed in a number of eukaryotic organisms and are suggested to have homology with chromosomal DNA and the capacity to be inserted into, and excised from, chromosomal DNA. It is a fragment of DNA formed by a process of looping out and deletion, containing a constant region of the mu heavy chain and the 3'-part of the mu switch region. Circular DNA is a normal product of rearrangement among gene segments encoding the variable regions of immunoglobulin light and heavy chains, as well as the T-cell receptor. (Riger et al., Glossary of Genetics, 5th ed & Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992) Circular DNA,Circular DNAs,DNAs, Circular
D004277 DNA, Single-Stranded A single chain of deoxyribonucleotides that occurs in some bacteria and viruses. It usually exists as a covalently closed circle. Single-Stranded DNA,DNA, Single Stranded,Single Stranded DNA
D004279 DNA, Viral Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of viruses. Viral DNA
D012689 Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid The sequential correspondence of nucleotides in one nucleic acid molecule with those of another nucleic acid molecule. Sequence homology is an indication of the genetic relatedness of different organisms and gene function. Base Sequence Homology,Homologous Sequences, Nucleic Acid,Homologs, Nucleic Acid Sequence,Homology, Base Sequence,Homology, Nucleic Acid Sequence,Nucleic Acid Sequence Homologs,Nucleic Acid Sequence Homology,Sequence Homology, Base,Base Sequence Homologies,Homologies, Base Sequence,Sequence Homologies, Base
D014764 Viral Proteins Proteins found in any species of virus. Gene Products, Viral,Viral Gene Products,Viral Gene Proteins,Viral Protein,Protein, Viral,Proteins, Viral
D015719 Single-Strand Specific DNA and RNA Endonucleases Enzymes that catalyze the endonucleolytic cleavage of single-stranded regions of DNA or RNA molecules while leaving the double-stranded regions intact. They are particularly useful in the laboratory for producing "blunt-ended" DNA molecules from DNA with single-stranded ends and for sensitive GENETIC TECHNIQUES such as NUCLEASE PROTECTION ASSAYS that involve the detection of single-stranded DNA and RNA. Single Strand Specific DNA and RNA Endonucleases
D018139 Simplexvirus A genus of the family HERPESVIRIDAE, subfamily ALPHAHERPESVIRINAE, consisting of herpes simplex-like viruses. The type species is HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN. Herpes Simplex Virus,Herpesvirus 1, Saimiriine,Herpesvirus 1, Saimirine,Herpesvirus 16, Cercopithecine,Marmoset Virus,Cercopithecine Herpesvirus 16,Herpes Labialis Virus,Herpes-T Virus,Herpesvirus 1 (alpha), Saimirine,Herpesvirus Hominis,Herpesvirus Papio 2,Herpesvirus Platyrhinae,Marmoset Herpesvirus,Saimiriine Herpesvirus 1,Herpes Labialis Viruses,Herpes Simplex Viruses,Herpes T Virus,Herpes-T Viruses,Herpesvirus Homini,Herpesvirus, Marmoset,Herpesviruses, Marmoset,Homini, Herpesvirus,Hominis, Herpesvirus,Labialis Virus, Herpes,Labialis Viruses, Herpes,Marmoset Herpesviruses,Marmoset Viruses,Platyrhinae, Herpesvirus,Saimirine Herpesvirus 1,Simplexviruses,Virus, Herpes Labialis,Viruses, Herpes Labialis

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