A systems view on DNA damage response kinetics
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ORGANISM(S): Tetrahymena Thermophila
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F Butter
LAB HEAD: Falk Butter
PROVIDER: PXD061546 | Pride | 2026-01-05
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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Project description:Comprehensive Model Description
Overview
This model simulates the cellular response to DNA damage under conditions of ATM/ATR deficiency—such as in ataxia telangiectasia—and predicts the potential benefits of drug repositioning with Omaveloxolone and spermidine. It integrates several interconnected modules: DNA damage production and repair, ATM/ATR–p53 signaling, NRF2/KEAP1 regulation, spermidine-induced autophagy (with additional positive modulation of ATR signaling), and downstream p53 effectors involved in cell fate decisions.
1. DNA Damage Production and Repair Module
Basal DNA Damage Production:
DNA damage is continuously generated at a constant rate, representing both endogenous processes and low-level environmental stress. This reaction acts as a source term for the DNA_damage species.
Repair Pathways:
Several mechanisms work to reduce DNA damage:
ATM-Mediated Repair: Active ATM facilitates the direct repair of DNA damage.
ATR-Mediated Repair: Active ATR, in cooperation with CHK1, repairs DNA damage.
NRF2-Mediated Repair: Active NRF2 triggers antioxidant responses that reduce DNA damage.
Autophagy-Mediated Repair: The autophagy pathway, induced by spermidine, repairs DNA damage in a saturable manner (modeled using Michaelis–Menten kinetics). This ensures that even a significant pulse of damage is only partially repaired, leaving a nonzero steady-state level.
2. ATM/ATR–p53 Signaling Module
ATM and ATR Activation:
DNA damage, along with a positive input from TOPBP1, converts inactive ATM and ATR to their active forms. Under ATM/ATR-deficient conditions (as in ataxia telangiectasia), the activation is severely reduced, resulting in higher levels of unrepaired DNA damage.
p53 Activation:
Both ATM_active and ATR_active phosphorylate and activate p53. Active p53 then acts as a central integrator of the DNA damage signal.
Regulatory Proteins:
HDAC4:
HDAC4 cycles between inactive and active states. Its active form can attenuate p53 activity.
TOPBP1:
TOPBP1 is activated in a DNA damage–dependent manner and helps promote ATR activation.
CK2:
CK2 is a constitutively active kinase that supports TOPBP1 activation.
3. NRF2/KEAP1 Module and Omaveloxolone
NRF2 Activation:
DNA damage stimulates the conversion of NRF2_inactive to NRF2_active. Active NRF2 enhances antioxidant defenses and promotes DNA repair.
KEAP1-Mediated Degradation:
Under normal conditions, KEAP1 targets NRF2_inactive for degradation, keeping NRF2 activity low.
Modulation by Omaveloxolone:
Omaveloxolone is modeled as a constant (boundary) species. It inhibits KEAP1’s activity, thereby reducing NRF2 degradation. This shifts the balance in favor of increased NRF2_active, which boosts the cell’s antioxidant and repair responses.
4. Spermidine-Induced Autophagy and Positive Modulation of ATR Signaling
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Induction of Autophagy:
Spermidine promotes the conversion of Autophagy_inactive to Autophagy_active. The active autophagy machinery repairs DNA damage using a saturable (Michaelis–Menten) mechanism. This pathway helps clear DNA damage but is limited by its maximum capacity.
Enhancement of ATR Signaling:
Spermidine also positively modulates ATR signaling by enhancing the CK2-mediated activation of TOPBP1. In the model, the effective rate of TOPBP1 activation is increased proportionally to the concentration of spermidine. This is represented by a modulation factor, where the effective rate constant for TOPBP1 activation is multiplied by a term that increases with spermidine concentration. The boosted TOPBP1_active level in turn enhances ATR activation, partially compensating for the loss of ATM/ATR function.
5. Downstream p53 Targets: Cell Fate Decisions
Activated p53 regulates cell fate by inducing the production of several downstream effectors:
p21:
p21 is produced in response to p53 activation and is associated with cell cycle arrest and senescence. Its production is balanced by a degradation reaction.
BAX and PUMA:
Both BAX and PUMA are pro-apoptotic proteins. They are produced in proportion to p53_active and are subsequently degraded. Their relative levels help determine whether the cell will undergo apoptosis.
6. Reaction Kinetics (Qualitative Overview)
Mass-Action and Michaelis–Menten Kinetics:
Most reactions in the model are governed by mass-action kinetics. For example, activation and deactivation reactions (such as ATM activation by DNA damage or p53 activation by ATM/ATR) follow simple proportional relationships.
Saturable Repair Processes:
The autophagy-mediated DNA repair reaction uses Michaelis–Menten kinetics to reflect a saturation effect; when DNA damage is high, the repair rate approaches a maximum value, ensuring that not all damage is cleared immediately.
Modulatory Effects:
Spermidine increases the effective rate of TOPBP1 activation (and hence ATR activation) via a modulation term that is proportional to its concentration. Omaveloxolone reduces the degradation rate of NRF2 by inhibiting KEAP1.
Biological Implications and Model Utility
ATM/ATR Deficiency:
In ataxia telangiectasia, ATM/ATR functions are diminished, leading to increased DNA damage. The model simulates this scenario and examines how alternative pathways (NRF2-mediated repair, autophagy, and enhanced ATR signaling via spermidine) help mitigate the damage.
Drug Repositioning Predictions:
The model can be used to predict the outcomes of repositioning drugs:
Omaveloxolone is expected to stabilize NRF2, enhancing antioxidant defenses and reducing DNA damage.
Spermidine acts dually by promoting autophagy (with a saturable repair capacity) and by boosting ATR signaling via TOPBP1 activation.
Cell Fate Outcomes:
The downstream p53 targets (p21, BAX, and PUMA) serve as markers for cell cycle arrest/senescence and apoptosis. By simulating the dynamics of these proteins, the model can predict whether a cell is likely to survive, arrest its cycle, or undergo apoptosis based on the integrated response to DNA damage and drug interventions.
Conclusion
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