Decoding the Structural Basis of DNA Polymerase θ Function to Unlock Novel Cancer Therapeutics

  • Unveiling the cryo-EM structures of Polθ helicase bound to DNA and how structural rearrangements facilitate error-prone double-strand break repair
  • Positioning 3′ single-stranded DNA ends to align complementary bases
  • Highlighting structural determinants and potential allosteric sites for therapeutic intervention
  • How structure-guided drug discovery is advancing first-in-class Polθ inhibitors to address DNA repair vulnerabilities in cancer