Identification of partial loss of function p53 gene mutations utilizing a yeast-based functional assay

AUTOR(ES)

Kovvali, Gopala K.

FONTE

Oxford University Press

RESUMO

Missense mutations within the central DNA binding region of p53 are the most prevalent mutations found in human cancer. Numerous studies indicate that ‘hot-spot’ p53 mutants (which comprise ∼30% of human p53 gene mutations) are largely devoid of transcriptional activity. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that some non-hot-spot p53 mutants retain some degree of transcriptional activity in vivo, particularly against strong p53 binding sites. We have modified a previously described yeast-based p53 functional assay to readily identify such partial loss of function p53 mutants. We demonstrate the utility of this modified p53 functional assay using a diverse panel of p53 mutants.

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